Caterham Prep
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This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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School information
| URN | 125444 |
| Local authority | Surrey |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-11 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Ben Purkiss |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | CR3 6YB |
| Latest pupils | 278 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6YB
www.caterhamprep.co.uk1883342097| DfE number | 6567 |
| UKPRN | 10080497 |
| Opened | 29 Jul 1994 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Dec 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |