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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
On Tuesday this week we enjoyed two informal concerts showcasing the hard work and talent of over 40 children from Reception to Year 6. It has been wonderful to see…
Copthorne joined other Year 5 pupils from across the Family of Schools as they came together for EDGE in Action: From Ideas to Impact, a collaborative innovation and entrepreneurship challenge…
At Copthorne Prep, maths teaching is rooted in well-established research showing that children learn most effectively when they first explore concepts in a concrete way, then represent their understanding pictorially, and only later…
Butterflies nursery class have continued exploring our exciting theme, “When We Grow Up.” This week, we’ve been learning all about the role of the police in our community. The children…
This week, our Year 6 pupils had the opportunity to attend a local Book Awards, where they were fully immersed in a vibrant celebration of reading and storytelling. A particular…
Year 6 have really embraced their art lessons, and it has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they take creative risks and discover new effects. They have recently…
Bumblebees pre-school children have continued exploring their global question “Who Helps Us?” They have been learning about firefighters and other people who help us. They have really enjoyed using their…
We are pleased to be able to offer the families of pupils in Year 6 and upwards at all Caterham Family of Schools (Caterham Prep School, Copthorne Prep School and…
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.
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.