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Caterham School Hits Top GCSE Results
Pupils at Caterham hit the top numbers once again this year with almost half of all GCSE grades the highest possible Grade 9. The average result profile for a Caterham pupil in 2024 is 10 GCSEs at grade 8 (previously an A*) and the average individual grade an 8. A total of 20 pupils got…
Best Ever A-Level Results for Caterham School Pupils
A Level records have been re-written at Caterham School with over 70 per cent of results A* or A grades and 92 per cent at A* to B grades. Almost a third of all grades were the top A* grade and the average holding for a Caterham pupil in 2024 is A*, A, A. 15…
Copthorne Connect
Connect With Us! Experience Copthorne Prep in action and find out first-hand what it is like to be part of the Copthorne Prep community. We run a range of events and activities during the year, designed to help parents and prospective parents connect with the school. ‘Bounce Back to School’ and Flying Start Nursery…
Old Dresses Get New Life
Old Copthorne summer dresses were sent to a school in the town of Alaska, Zimbabwe. Mary Tipa (Gogo) of Grace Y4, along with Zara, who will be joining us in September, was delighted to send these dresses to young girls who might not otherwise have a school uniform. It is heart-warming to know that, in…
Classical Indian Dance Distinction
Congratulations to Siya, who passed her RSL examination in Classical Indian Dance with Distinction.
A Fitting Farewell For Our Leavers
At the end of a very busy summer term, we said a fond farewell to Year 6 and our Senior Leavers. As the end of the academic year approached, children enjoyed an extensive co-curricular programme of activities to mark their final days at Copthorne. Senior Leavers visited the Houses of Parliament in London; they had…
Musical Soiree Hits All The Right Notes
At the end of the summer term, musicians from Years 5 to 8 performed in the most wonderful concert, the first for some pupils and a poignant farewell for others. Parents and teaching staff were impressed with the level of poise, focus and enjoyment the musicians demonstrated. The audience was taken on a magical journey…
Copthorne Community In Action
It was great to see so many Copthorne families dive into this year’s ‘by the sea’ local community carnival parade. Thank you to Mr Skelton and the Friends of Copthorne for supporting this wonderful event. Every year, Copthorne Prep take part in the parade; families help build the float and during the run up to…
Copthorne Prep School joins Award-Winning Caterham Family of Schools
Highly regarded and much-loved Sussex school, Copthorne Prep School has confirmed it will join the award-winning Caterham family of schools with immediate effect. The move cements a long-standing relationship between the schools and will see Copthorne Prep’s renowned academic and pastoral care strengthened further. Caterham School was named as Tes Best UK Senior School in…
Year 1
At Forest School, Year 1 learnt about fire safety, played in the mud kitchen and celebrated Ore’sbirthday! The children have really enjoyed their Maths investigations into weight this week and have worked beautifully in teams to develop their understanding of which objects are heavier, which are lighter and which weigh the same. The children began…