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Join us in Years 5-6 and benefit from a through offer to award winning Caterham School. Book a private tour and join the application process for 2026 entry
The curtain has closed on our final performance of Shrek Jr and we could not be prouder of our Year 5 and 6 cast. At its heart, Shrek is a…
Huge congratulations to our Year 6 pupils who represented Copthorne Prep at the Sussex Prep Schools Athletics event held at the K2 Arena. It was a fantastic day of competition,…
As part of their global studies, our Year 4 pupils looked at the influence and creativity of some key Spanish artists. Inspired by Picasso and his cubist period, the children…
Year 3 had an exciting Roman Day workshop, where they stepped into the shoes of Roman soldiers and learned about the strength of the Roman army. They practised battle formations,…
In Mathematics, Year 2 have been developing their understanding of measurement through practical, hands-on experiences. Measuring is an important foundation for building mathematical concepts, helping children develop estimation, comparison and…
On Thursday, children from Reception through to Year 5 enjoyed some incredible dance lessons led by Hawthorns School of Dance. The high-energy workshops gave the children an opportunity to experience…
Year 5 have been busy developing their clay skills through an exciting project focused on creating slab-built pots. The children began by carefully considering the purpose of their pots, deciding…
Congratulations to all the children who were awarded their first Judo grades today. For children under 8 years of age, the grades are known as Sho, with 9 grades available to achieve. For children…
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.
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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
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.