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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Enrichment Lessons Launch
This academic year, we have introduced an enrichment lesson for children in Years 3 to 6. This is an opportunity for children to choose from a range of experiences beyond…
Year 3 Explore Our Amazing Skeletons
Year 3 have been learning about the human skeleton, exploring the names and locations of key bones and discovering how our skeleton supports and protects our bodies. The children enjoyed…
Podium at U11 Mowden Cup Co-Ed Football Tournament
Our U11 team enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of football at the Mowden Cup Co-Ed Tournament on Friday 18 September, finishing in a very creditable third place overall. Representing the school…
Year 3 Enrichment – Research Skills
Year 3 Research Skills Enrichment session focused on the question: “Who Can We Trust?” The children explored a range of different sources of information and discussed whether they could be…
Every Digit Counts for Year 3
In Year 3 this week, the children have been learning how to add and subtract 1, 10 and 100 from three-digit numbers. They have been exploring how the value of…
Team Spirit on Show in Local Hockey Fixture
The U10 and U11 girls enjoyed an excellent afternoon of hockey against Cottesmore. With Cottesmore bringing just one team, our Copthorne Prep squad was split into three mixed-ability teams, allowing…
Giving their all on the Dance Floor!
Our weekly Street Dance and Ballet classes are officially underway, and the energy in the studio has been incredible! Pupils from Reception all the way to Year 4, both boys…
Art Club Off to a Colourful Start
Art Club has got off to a fantastic start, with the children enjoying the relaxed and creative atmosphere. The club give pupils the opportunity to develop their artistic skills while…
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
