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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
Caterham School proudly celebrated the launch of its new Football Academy Programme this week, delivered in partnership with Crystal Palace FC’s Palace for Life Foundation. The event brought together pupils…
It’s been a week of looking ahead for pupils and families in Years 4 and 5! On Monday morning, parents were invited to join a presentation from our senior leadership…
The squad enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of competition at the Pennthorpe Cross Country Relays this week. This was the first time the school had been invited to take part in…
This week, our Year 3 children enjoyed a fantastic spring visit to the Bigwood Estate. They had a wonderful time exploring the outdoors with Farmer David and were excited to…
Reception have been exploring 3d shapes this week and as part of outdoor maths day we decided to test different 3d shapes. We had to work with a partner and…
This week, following the completion of our end‑of‑term maths assessments, pupils across the school celebrated their hard work with a series of collaborative and active outdoor maths lessons—a wonderful example…
This week, Year 3 explored the fascinating world of seeds. From tiny snowdrops to mighty oaks, every plant begins with a seed, and the children enjoyed examining a variety of…
To raise money for Comic Relief, each form from Year 3 upwards designed and ran their own fundraising stall. The school was buzzing with excitement as pupils hosted teddy tombolas,…
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.