Copthorne Prep School is a leading independent school for boys and girls aged 2-11 years and part of the award-winning Caterham Family of Schools.
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How our Children Learn to Work Independently
If you watch any good lesson closely, you will notice a pattern: new learning starts with the teacher, moves to the class working together, and ends with each child working…
Sumdog Southeast Competition Champion!
We are delighted to share that Nikolas, our Head Boy, has won the Southeast England Sumdog Maths competition! Competing against pupils from across the region, Nikolas showed real determination and…
Rock Detectives on the Case!
This week in Science, Year 3 became rock detectives! The children used magnifying glasses to take a closer look at a variety of rocks, hunting for similarities and differences. They…
Pre-School do Beary Good Wrapping!
Our Pre-School children have been enjoying the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears this week and have been learning some interesting facts about brown bears. In our physical development…
Lights, Camera, Careers! Mr Hillary Inspires
We were delighted to welcome Year 5 parent Daniel Hillary to speak to our Years 5 and 6 pupils as part of our Parent Careers Talk programme. With over 15…
Mr Assen Leads Chapel Choir with Special Rehearsal
This week, our newly formed Chapel Choir enjoyed a visit from Adam Assen – Director of Music at Caterham School – for a special rehearsal, ahead of their visit to…
A Tiger Comes to Tea in Nursery
This week in Nursery, we have been reading The Tiger Who Came to Tea. The children have loved the story, though they are definitely not keen on the idea of…
2027 Places are Open for Caterham Summer School!
Hot on the heels of completing our successful launch year of Caterham Summer School, we’re very happy to have opened sign-ups for Caterham Summer School 2027! Our new course line…
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.
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Why Choose Copthorne Prep?
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.
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.
Our daughter is really enjoying her time at Copthorne. I’m so proud of her and blown away by the education your school offers. The transformation in both our children has been incredible to see. I am extremely grateful to you all.
Year 5 parent
