Oakhyrst Grange School Joins the Award-Winning Caterham Family of Schools
Thriving and much-loved Surrey preparatory school, Oakhyrst Grange School, has announced that it will be joining the multi award-winning Caterham Family of Schools, marking an exciting new chapter in the school’s 75-year history.
Set within five and a half acres of beautiful Surrey Hills lawns and woodland, Oakhyrst Grange School is renowned for its nurturing ethos, strong academic foundations and exceptional pastoral care. Combining traditional values with innovative learning opportunities, the school provides an inspiring environment where children are encouraged to grow in confidence, develop a love of learning and achieve their full potential.
The partnership brings together two schools that have enjoyed a close relationship for decades and share a commitment to educational excellence, pupil wellbeing and innovation. Oakhyrst and Caterham already share many families and alumni, and both schools are united by a belief in providing outstanding opportunities for every child.
Oakhyrst Grange is proud of its exceptional facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool, sports hall, Multi-Use Games Area and dedicated Forest School provision, all of which support a broad and ambitious curriculum. The school was also recently recognised nationally with a Pearson National Teaching Award Bronze Award for Early Years Team of the Year, celebrating the outstanding quality of its Early Years provision.
Gemma Mitchell, Headteacher of Oakhyrst Grange School, said:
“Joining the Caterham Family of Schools is a hugely exciting opportunity for Oakhyrst Grange and comes from a position of strength. This partnership builds upon a long-standing and successful relationship between our schools and reflects our shared commitment to educational excellence, innovation and pupil wellbeing.”
“Oakhyrst will retain its unique identity, values and close-knit community, which are so important to our families. We are incredibly proud of the warm, supportive environment we provide and remain ambitious for every child in our care. This partnership will enable us to build on our many strengths whilst creating even greater opportunities for our pupils, staff and wider school community.”
“Most importantly, families can be confident that their children will continue to enjoy the exceptional education, pastoral care and breadth of opportunity that define an Oakhyrst education. We will continue to prepare and support pupils for a wide range of senior school destinations, whilst also providing a smoother pathway to Caterham School for those families who choose that route.”
Ceri Jones, Headmaster of Caterham School, commented:
“Both schools have given their wholehearted support to this partnership, which reflects a shared educational vision, common values and a commitment to excellence. We are delighted to welcome Oakhyrst Grange into the Caterham Family of Schools and look forward to working together to enhance opportunities for pupils, families and staff alike.”
The Caterham Family of Schools includes Caterham School, Caterham Prep School, Copthorne Prep School and The Hawthorns School. The family is recognised for academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, innovation and sector-leading approaches to digital learning and wellbeing.
Caterham School was named the Times Educational Supplement’s Independent Senior School of the Year and is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading co-educational schools. It is also the founding school of the East Surrey Learning Partnership, which brings together independent and state schools to enhance educational opportunity for young people across the region.
This partnership marks an exciting future for Oakhyrst Grange School, ensuring that its distinctive ethos, strong sense of community and commitment to educational excellence continue to flourish for generations to come.
Independent Prep School / News / ISA London South Cross Country National Qualifiers – Tuesday 20th February 2024
ISA London South Cross Country National Qualifiers – Tuesday 20th February 2024
On Tuesday 20th February Miss Lomax, Mr Burke and Mr Marek took 21 students to Radnor House School for the ISA London South Cross Country competition to select the qualifiers for the Nationals. 15 other schools were competing for a space to represent the London South in the Nationals in Sheffield.
We started off walking the long course as a group getting familiar with where we would be running.
Group 1 starting the event off was the U9 Girls leading into the U9 Boys, then U11 girls and finishing with the U11 Boys. They all ran extremely well and came pushing through the finishing line with very tired faces but still smiling.
After all the amazing running we found out who came in the top 10 to qualifier for the National ISA Championship Cross Country event which will be taking place on Saturday 2nd March in Sheffield.
Results
Alec W came 1st in U9 Boys
Vivienne L came 2nd in U11 Girls
Isabelle L came 4th in U9 Girls
Bonnie B came 9th in U9 Girls
Scarlett K Came 10th in U11 Girls
Beau P came 4th in the U11 Boys
Jude M came 10th in the U11 Boys
U9 Boys came 2nd in their team event and the U11 girls came 2nd in their team. This was determined on points based on their finishing positions.
Overall I want to say a huge well done to all students who took part in this event after the weeks of Monday lunch time training and dedication to this event.
Thank you to all parents who came and supported the school it was a great turn out.
Thank you to Mr Burke for all the support leading up to this event and on the day and Mr Marek for safely driving us there and back also being a huge support to the students. Truly appreciate it!.
Bring on the ISA National Championship Finals in a weeks time. Very proud teacher moment and Good luck to all finalists.
Miss Lomax
Games Teacher
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