St Catherine’s School, Bramley
Station Road, Bramley, Surrey, GU5 0DF
GENDER/AGES: Girls, 4-18 years
TOTAL PUPILS: 870
FEES: Pre-Prep (day) from £4,140, Prep (day) from £6,165, Senior (day) from £7,465, weekly boarding from £12,650, full boarding from £12,650 per term, occasional boarding from £75 per night. Note – a flat rate for boarding (same for weekly/full)
TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 16-22, Senior – 24, Sixth Form – 8-12
FAITH: Church of England.
MOTTO: Let Us Go On … Hebrews
ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Main points of entry are: 4+ (reception), 7+ (year 3), 9+ (year 5), 11+ (year 7), 13+ (year 9) and sixth form. 11+ Exam – English, Maths, Science, Verbal Reasoning.
School philosophy: In the 21st century, self-esteem and self-belief are critical if girls are going to maximise their potential, not only as individuals but in how they impact on the world around them. In and outside the classroom, the school offers your daughter the experiences, opportunities and support to build her confidence and capabilities. With a deep sense of self-belief, she can excel academically and in life.
Academic record: 2023 – GCSE’s - 46 percent grade 9, 72 percent grade 8, 88 percent grade 7, cumulatively 72 percent of grades were 8-9. A Level 16 percent A*, 44 percent A, 26 percent B, cumulatively 60 percent of grades were A* - A. Extracurricular: Girls enjoy choosing from more than 100 clubs and girls choices help them explore their interests, make friends and find and develop their talents. Choices include: jazz band, chess, technical theatre, chamber choir, design and technology club, psychology, dissection club, maths and science olympiad, debating and Model United Nations.
Notable achievements and alumni: Emily Mueller – World Class Sailor;
Pietra Mello-Pitman MBE – ex Royal Ballet, founder of Sister Grimm theatre company; Professor Beverley McKeon Reynolds – aeronautics engineer CALTech; Juliet Stevenson – stage, film and television actress;
Baroness Philippa Stroud – Conservative peer; Isabel Hardman – political journalist. Sam Knights KC – Human Rights Barrister; Francine Stock – journalist and radio presenter.