160 Stanstead Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 6AF
10 simple reasons to choose Oakhyrst Grange School
Independent prep school and nursery in Caterham.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Oakhyrst Grange School fees range from £2,963 (Rec) to £3,414 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Oakhyrst Grange School
Schoolsmith Score®; 78.
One of the best independent prep schools in Caterham and one of the 3 best primary schools for 3 miles.
On average, 19.2 pupils per class and 12.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for Oakhyrst Grange School pupils are usually one of 15 independent schools. On average, 30% go on to Caterham School, 15% to Dunnotar, and 10% to each of Whitgift School, Woldingham School, and Reigate Grammar. 30-40% of pupils win awards and scholarships, music, sports and academic.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, reasoning, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout.
School enhances the curriculum with educational trips, visitors and residentials for the senior pupils. Forest School for the youngest pupils.
School offers over 15 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and over half take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. 2 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Oakhyrst Grange School
Independent Prep Schools
Essendene Lodge School (1.4 miles); Caterham Preparatory School (2.3 miles); The Hawthorns School (3.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
New Valley Primary School (4 miles); Oasis Academy Byron (4 miles); St John's Primary School (4.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Caterham School (1.1 miles); Woldingham School (4.5 miles); Reigate Grammar School (6.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Royal Alexandra and Albert School (4.2 miles); St Bede's School (5 miles); Woodcote High School (5.1 miles).