Caterham Family of Schools
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The Caterham Family of Schools is a prominent educational group based in Surrey, anchored by the historic Caterham School (founded in 1811). Established as a formal group in 2023, the "Family" brings together high-performing independent schools to share educational expertise, digital innovation, and administrative resources. The group is defined by a "through-school" ethos, providing a seamless educational journey from nursery and pre-prep through to senior school and sixth form, while allowing each member school to maintain its unique local identity and heritage.
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Copthorne Prep is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2 to 13, situated within 55 acres of countryside and woodland in West Sussex. Founded in 1902 as a feeder for Winchester College, the school is housed in a 19th-century country house and features a chapel converted from a former observatory. The curriculum follows an enquiry-led pathway alongside a range of extracurricular activities. Facilities include a 17-metre swimming pool, a climbing wall, and floodlit sports pitches. Since 2023, the school has been a member of the Caterham Family of Schools.
The Hawthorns School is a co-educational day school for children aged 2 to 13, situated in 35 acres of parkland in Bletchingley, near Redhill. Founded in 1926, the school provides a broad curriculum that balances academic study with extensive extracurricular opportunities. Facilities include a multi-purpose sports hall, an indoor swimming pool, and dedicated spaces for performing arts and science. The school focuses on developing well-rounded individuals, preparing pupils for transition to a wide range of senior independent schools at the end of Year 8.