St Catherine’s School, Bramley, Surrey
Station Road, Bramley, Surrey, GU5 0DF
Headteacher: Mrs Alice Phillips MA Cantab Admissions: admissions@stcatherines.info +44 (0)1483 899609
GENDER/AGES: Girls, 4-18 years
FEES: Pre-prep (day) from £3,450, prep (day) from £5,760, senior (day) from £6,975, weekly boarding from £11,660, full boarding from £11,660 per term, occasional boarding from £68 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: 2022 - GCSE’s - 46% grade 9, 71% grade 9-8, 90% grade 9-7. A-level 41% grade A*, 79% grade A*-A, 95% grade A*-B.
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: Polly Brooks MBE – founder and CEO of Dan’s Fund for Burns; 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. Davina McCall – television presenter; Francine Stock – journalist and radio presenter.