We create Curiosity
We create Exploration
We create Discovery
We create Adventure
We create Self-belief
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On Tuesday morning, 16 musicians and their families came together for our second Informal Concert of the term. Musicians delighted us with a range of instrumental music from beginner to…
On Thursday, Year 6 pupils had a wonderful opportunity to learn and reenact the Battle of Britain with a hands-on workshop. The Year 6 Global question this term is ‘Why…
Our Year 4 artists have been learning how to bring their drawings to life by using different shading techniques to show form and light. The focus of the lesson was…
Our recent Maths Investigation Day was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to develop reasoning skills, collaborate with peers, and make connections to global topics—all while having fun! Reception explored creative…
In Butterflies, lower nursery class, we read the story What Colour Is Love? this week and talked about all the different colours we can see around us. The children had lots of…
This week in Bumblebees Preschool class, we have been exploring the much loved story of ‘Stick Man’. Our activities included painting stick men, counting and sorting sticks, and in our…
Last Friday, Copthorne Prep came together for a fantastic fundraising event in support of Children in Need. Our pupils took part in the Pudsey Penny Relay, a fun and creative…
We were delighted to welcome Mr Ceri Jones, Headmaster of Caterham School to Copthorne today. Mr Jones came to meet and chat to Year 6 pupils who received early offers…
Children can begin their education with us from age 2 in our Flying Start Nursery and continue through to Year 6 before moving on to senior school.
Ensuring that our pupils have the skills and knowledge to thrive in a fast-changing world, alongside a first class academic education, is one of our core priorities.
Our Global curriculum adopts an enquiry led approach to learning so that our pupils can explore and apply knowledge and skills in context to real life situations, giving them a better understanding of their place in the world.
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We believe that when children are happy, inspired, and supported, they thrive; not only in their learning, but in their growth as confident, curious, and compassionate individuals. Our aim is to create an environment where every pupil is empowered to explore their potential, embrace challenges, and develop the skills and character needed to flourish in an ever-changing world.
At Copthorne Prep, we are proud to lead the way in educational excellence as part of an award-winning approach to learning and teaching. We are ambitious for our pupils, but above all ensure learning is fun. Our teachers aim to kindle a passion for learning, for self-reflection and self-challenge, creating a holistic learning environment where children feel comfortable and hungry to extend their learning.
As part of the Caterham Family of Schools, pupils in Year 5 benefit from early offers to Caterham School. The Early Offer pathway at Copthorne Prep strengthens and smooths the transition for pupils who would thrive at Caterham School.
This removes the hurdle of the 11+ entry exam, with offers awarded in the Summer Term of Year 5.
Come and experience for yourself what makes a Copthorne education unique.
We would love to welcome you our School at an upcoming visitor morning or private tour.