Caterham School

Caterham School, recently recognised as the Independent Senior School of the Year 2023, is a top-10 co-educational school in the UK and educational leader, based in Southeast England. Established in 1811, the school is set on a stunning rural 200-acre campus in the Harestone Valley, providing a privileged experience for its boarding community of 175. Conveniently located just 45 minutes from central London and close to major airports, Caterham is both a Prep School and Senior School comprising of 1300 students aged 3-18. Renowned for stellar academic results, the school embraces a progressive, research-based teaching approach, emphasizing pastoral care. Exceptional facilities, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a modern educational philosophy solidify Caterham’s status as one of the UK’s premier co-educational schools. Entry points offer a range of scholarships and unique Sixth Form scholarship pathways. The school proudly hosts summer camps.

Outstanding GSCE and A Level results have positioned Caterham as a top 10 independent co-educational schools in the country, renowned for its outstanding maths and science provision. Students are highly competitive, with 85% gaining admission to the top tier of UK universities (Russell Group and G5). The school has a rich history of students attending US universities, as well as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, and UCL. Currently, 65 alumnae are studying at Oxford or Cambridge. Caterham believes that a truly excellent education is not only about academic achievement but also about the manner in which education is experienced: the school is forward-thinking, priding itself on a progressive research-based approach to teaching and learning, including a focus on metacognition and ‘learning to learn’, and the use of the latest technology (including AI) and digital facilities to enhance learning. Caterham is an Apple Distinguished School, and is leading the debate in education through an EdTech start-up subsidiary which is developing new software for the national and international educational landscape. Caterham’s success is founded on its uniquely thoughtful and award-winning pastoral care. With an approach that enables pupils to thrive amidst the challenges of growing up, pupils can be their authentic selves, learn independence, adaptability, and resilience, and develop their character holistically, leaving school confident and skilled-up to flourish at university and beyond.

Headmaster

Ceri Jones is Headmaster of Caterham School, HMC co-educational day and boarding school in Surrey, named as Times Educational Supplement’s top UK Independent Senior School. Ceri founded and remains a Trustee of the Access & Accelerate Foundation, a university access programme established with the Sutton Trust and Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.

Prior to leading Caterham, Ceri was Second Master at Tonbridge School and was also Head of a state maintained academy.

Ceri Jones attended Cambridge University, where he read History and was awarded a full Blue in football. In 2015 he was awarded a Distinction in a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Buckingham.

Ceri continues to teach History at A Level and specialises in Modern American history and early modern literature and religion. He is passionate about innovation in education, reflected in Caterham School’s multi award-winning focus on digital learning.