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Caterham School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Caterham School is a other independent not applicable school in Caterham, Surrey , serving pupils aged 10–19, with 1012 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

10–19

Age range

1,012

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Caterham School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Caterham School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Surrey may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Surrey before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Caterham School — School Information

Full address
Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, CR3 6YA
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10–19 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
125427

Other Not applicable Schools in Caterham

If Caterham School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Caterham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Caterham School

Is Caterham School oversubscribed?

Caterham School is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Caterham School?

Caterham School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Surrey publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Caterham School cover?

Caterham School is a not applicable school in Caterham, Surrey, serving pupils aged 10–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.