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Caterham School,凯特汉姆中学, Harestone Valley, Caterham, Surrey CR3 6YA
Website: www.caterhamschool.co.uk
• CO-ED, 3–18 Day, 11–18 Boarding
• Pupils 987, Upper sixth 112
• Termly fees up to £3312–£3469 (Day), £6139–£6471 (Boarding)
• HMC, SHA, IAPS
• Enquiries/application to the Registrar

What it’s like
Founded in 1811 in Lewisham, the school moved to Caterham in 1884. It stands in 80 acres of delightful grounds in a wooded valley of the North Downs. In 1995 the school became fully co-educational, after taking girls in the sixth form for 15 years. The prep school has its own buildings and staff. The senior school has very pleasant modern buildings and excellent facilities with more planned. The aim is to provide a broad education based on Christian principles and practice. Academic standards are high and examination results very good. The drama, music and creative arts departments are strong. A wide variety of sports and games is available and standards are high in the major games – rugby, netball, lacrosse, cricket and hockey (many county representatives). There are numerous clubs and societies for extra-curricular activities. The pastoral care is a key feature.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 3–18; 987 pupils, 850 day (484 boys, 366 girls), 137 boarding (93 boys, 44 girls). Senior department 11–18; 728 pupils (438 boys, 290 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 13 and into the sixth form. Common Entrance and own exam used. No special skills or religious requirements; school has URC affiliation but pupils of many faiths within school. 30% of intake from state schools (plus 10% to sixth form).

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Academic scholarships (age 10, 11, 13 and 16); all-rounder and art (at 13); music (11, 13). Bursaries for children of URC clergy, Old Caterhamians, service personnel. Also Caterham Assisted Places for those joining at 11. Parents not expected to buy textbooks; maximum extras £100 per term.

Parents Wide mix of professions. 60% live within 30 miles.

Head & staff
Headmaster: Rob Davey, in post since 1995. Educated at Royal Academical Institution Belfast, and at Trinity College Dublin (modern languages) and Oxford University (education). Previously Deputy Head at Wells Cathedral School, Head of Modern Languages and Boarding Housemaster at Rydal and Assistant Master (modern languages) at Mill Hill. Also played rugby for Oxford University. Member of HMC and Secondary Heads’ Association.
Teaching staff: 68 full time, 7 part time (senior school). Annual turnover approx 7%. Average age approx 41.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 103 pupils in fifth: 100% gained at least grade C in 5+
subjects. Average GCSE score 61 (56 over 5 years).
A-levels: 109 in upper sixth: 13% passed in 4+ subjects; 83% in 3. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 360.

University & college entrance All sixth-form leavers normally go on to a degree course (10% after a gap year), 7% to Oxbridge. 7% take courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 37% in science & engineering, 55% in humanities & social sciences, 1% in music. A few go straight on to employment.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 23 AS/A-level subjects.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3–4 at A-level (general studies not taken); sixth formers take a wide range of subjects, across science/humanities divide. 30% take science A-levels; 30% arts/humanities; 40% both. Key skills integrated into courses.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: Specialist dyslexic teacher available if required for small number.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered to GCSE and A-level. Additional sixth-form language courses. Regular exchanges (France, Spain and Germany). Assistants from German, Spanish and French universities.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject and across the curriculum. 400 computers for pupil use throughout the day, all networked and with email and internet access.

The arts
Music: Up to 30% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Many musical groups including orchestras, bands, barbershop, choirs, jazz group, swingband, chamber music ensembles.
Drama: Drama offered. Many pupils are involved in directing, producing and acting in school productions and house/other productions.
Art & design: Design, pottery, textiles, photography also offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, hockey, cricket major sports for boys; netball, lacrosse for girls. Also tennis, swimming, athletics, squash, rounders, badminton. England cricket U15 and England U18 lacrosse representatives; many pupils in county cricket, lacrosse, netball, hockey and rugby teams.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. CCF and community service optional. Up to 20 clubs, eg chess, science, debating, Christian Fellowship, current affairs, history, geography, opera, computer, bridge, English, Young Enterprise.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn; suits in sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy/girl, heads of house. Head of school elected by year group, ratified by Headmaster.
Religion: Attendance at religious worship in school assemblies compulsory (exemption on Sundays for Hindu/Muslim etc).
Social: Regular debates, music courses with other local schools. Exchange with German, Spanish and French schools. Upper sixth allowed to bring own car/bike/motorbike to school. Meals self-service (compulsory). School sports/uniform shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Based on the principle of mutual respect. Standards of behaviour are high. Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect to re-do with extra work. Pupils caught smoking cannabis on school premises could expect expulsion.

Boarding 35% have own study bedroom, 35% share (with one other), rest in dormitories of 3–6 (all sixth form have ensuite rooms, most in singles, some lower sixth in doubles). 2 single-sex houses (up to 50 in girls’ house, 95 in boys’). Qualified nurse on site, GP clinic twice per week. All weekends are flexi-weekends; other days out at weekends, depending on seniority. Visits to local village permitted on request.