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.
ISA National Athletics Championships – Monday 16th June 2025
On Monday 16th June, 8 children in Year 5 took part in the ISA National Athletics Finals after qualifying through from the Regional finals in May, to represent London South. The children made their way to the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, which saw athletes from Year 4-11 across England gather to compete in this prestigious event. 7 regions competed in every track & field event, with every region looking to walk away with the winners trophy.
The 8 children combined competed in 6 different events, with their results listed below:
Year 5 Boys 75m Final – Alec W finished in 4th position.
Year 5 Boys 600m Final – Alec W finished in 2nd position, winning a silver medal.
Year 5 Girls 600m Final – Bonnie B finished in 8th position.
Year 5 Girls Vortex Throw Final – Bonnie B finished in 4th position.
Year 5 Boys 4x100m relay Final – Alec, Caiden, Jaimin & Charlie finished in 5th position.
Year 5 Girls 4x100m relay Final – Sienna, Bonnie, Hetty & Sofia finished in 6th position.
For a lot of the children, it was a long way to travel for one race. However they fully embraced the competition, atmosphere and occasion to perform out of their skin and do me and their parents proud.
The children were also lucky enough to meet former GB Olympian, Alex Bell, who presented the medals to every competitor and kindly took photos with our children. A lovely memento to take away from the day.
Well done to all the children involved. It was a huge achievement to reach the National Finals in the first place. Thank you also to the parents who so kindly drove up to support our team.
Mr David Smith
Head of Sport
Come to Our Next Open Day – see the school in action
Friday 8th and Saturday 9th Of May
10.00 am to 3.00pm Prospective Parent slots will be allocated once interest expressed below.
