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 London South Athletics Championships – Friday 10th May 2024
On Friday the 10th May we took part in the ISA London South Athletics competition at the Excel Sports Hub in Walton. We left at 7:30am and took a steady drive down to the venue all the children were very excited for the day ahead of them. When we arrived, we got settled and all children took part in a warm up following with a full school’s parade around the big track.
The events started at 10am for all track events and 10:15 for all field events.
We took part in lots of events:
Track were 600m, 60m, 75m, 80 and 150m.
The Field event was ball throw.
After all the events had finished we sat down for lunch in the stadium seats enjoying the beautiful sunshine. Lunch time was over and we were back into the finals for all the track events which we had two students who took part in these finals Alec W from Year 4 and Vivienne L from Year 5
We ended the day on the relays which was such a fantastic finish to a great day. All teams did great and couldn’t be any prouder on how they ran as a team.
Oakhyrst found out that they had two students who had qualified for the National finals which will be hosted in Birmingham on the 17th June.
Alec W came 1st in the Year 4 boys 600m and 60m races
Bonnie B came 1st in the Year 4 girls 600m and Ball throw
Caiden H Came 2nd in the Year 4 Ball Throw
Beau P Came 3rd in the Year 5 600m
Year 4 Girls Relay Team came 3rd in their race Bonnie B, Harriet J, Sofia C, Sienna O
I just want to thank Miss Dance, Mr Burke and Mr Harris for coming along to the event to help out. I truly appreciate all the support and help you gave not just to me but the children as well. I want to say a huge congratulations to all students who took part. I’m so proud of each and every one of you. You are all a credit to Oakhyrst.
Proud Sports Teacher Moment
Miss Lomax
Sports Teacher
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.
