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.
Years 3 to 6 Netball Matches v Chinthurst 4.11.25 and 5.11.25
Our Years 3–6 Netball teams took part in lots of fixtures against Chinthurst. All matches were played with excellent spirit, with plenty of enthusiasm, teamwork and lots of learning throughout the afternoon.
The Year 3 played 4 aside with no positions and did fantastically managing to get the ball down the court and working as a team. Team 1 scored goals and won their matches. Team 2 did incredibly, fighting for the ball and trying their best just missing out on one goal between them and Chinthurst.
Our Year 4 girls got split into two teams of 5 playing 5 aside B Netball. Both teams played extremely well and really worked well as a team and used they voices to help each other to get down the court. Team 1 lost to Chinthurst by one goal and Team 2 won their match 1-0 to 0akhyrst.
Olivia B received player of the match of the day.
Year 5 and 6 travelled over to Chinhurst school to play. We arrived and Year 6 played on the netball court outside whilst year 5 played inside their sports hall.
The Year 5 team faced a strong Chinthurst side and were split into teams of 5 which meant they could work the court in many ways. Team 1 really worked well with communicating and using the space but lost 7-12. It was incredible that they got so many goals in. Team 2 did a fantastic job despite the result being 3-5 to Chinthurst.
Players of the match were Isabelle M, Ophelia W and Georgia R-B
Year 6 played Chinthurst A team and it was a very exciting match. The girls worked well together, communicating with each other and working down the court to get the ball to the goal. The end result was 5-7 to Chinthurst.
Lizzie K was given player of the match.
Overall, it was a fantastic two afternoons of Netball, full of learning opportunities and great sportsmanship from all involved. Well done to everyone who represented the school so proudly and thank you to Chinthurst for building this partnership.
Miss G Lomax, Girls Games Teacher
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Friday 8th and Saturday 9th Of May
10.00 am to 3.00pm Prospective Parent slots will be allocated once interest expressed below.
