Caterham School is an independent coeducational day and boarding school in Caterham, Surrey and a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
Caterham Boys' School was founded in 1811 in Lewisham, by the Rev. John Townsend to provide a boarding education for the sons of Congregationalist ministers. By 1884, the School had outgrown its premises, and the 114 boys with their teaching staff moved to the present site in the North Downs in Surrey. In 1890, Caterham opened its doors to the sons of laymen and to day boys.
In 1995, after 184 years as a boys'day and boarding school, it merged with Eothen School for girls (founded by the Misses Pye in 1892) to become a coeducational school.
The schools fees are very high, having been calculated to cost roughly £9 per 40 minute lesson. If the entrance exam tests was passed well, the school sometimes gives out scholarships.
The Preparatory School now has 272 pupils and the senior school (11 years to 18 years)has 746 pupils of which circa 150 board.
Academic results have improved steadily over the years and A Level results have now established the school in the Top 100 of UK Independent Schools. The majority of the sixth form go on to top tier universities.
The 80 acre campus provides many facilties for extra curricular activity including 17 different sports, 10 music groups and over 30 clubs and societies.
Notable alumni include the educationalist Harold Marks , Tory MP Sir John Butterfill, and the actor and TV presenter Angus Deayton. Many cricketers of first class standard and above including Alastair Brown and James Benning are also part of their alumni.
The Headmaster is Rob Davey (1995 - 2005) [deceased]
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