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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
Excitement is mounting as we await the landing of a little star dust at Copthorne Prep in the form of Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, space scientist, educator, author and…
Assemblies are a much‑valued part of life at Copthorne, giving our pupils regular moments to pause, reflect, and think about the kind of people they want to become. This term,…
This week in Bumblebees pre-school class, we have been exploring the story of Tiddler, the storytelling fish. Our activities have included sharing underwater stories with our peers, comparing fish sizes…
This week in Butterflies lower nursery class, the children have been enjoying the story Tiddler. We talked about Tiddler’s tall tales and his friends, exploring lots of different sea creatures…
The sun finally made an appearance on Wednesday as the U10 and U11 boys travelled to Oakhyrst Grange for their first hockey fixture of the season. The bright conditions set…
In Science, Year One have been learning all about plants. We have been busy looking at hydro-pods, planting bean seeds and carefully watching them grow. The children have been very…
Year 2 have been busy diving into the world of polar landscapes this term, producing a beautiful collection of artwork inspired by icy environments and Antarctic wildlife. To begin their…
The Year 5s are working hard, rehearsing for their plays including Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Witches and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory plus The Enormous Turnip and a story with…
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.
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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.