Shortlisted 'Independent Prep School of the Year' Tes Schools Awards 2026

Friday 24 April 2026

Caterham Prep has been shortlisted for 'Independent Prep School of the Year' in the 2026 Times Education Supplement (Tes) School Awards, the 'Oscars' of the education world. We are incredibly proud to be recognised in this way for the THIRD consecutive year, placing us again in the top 8 prep schools in the country. No other prep school has achieved this consistency of high ranking. This accolade follows on from our senior school’s win as Tes’ Best Independent Senior School.


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Caterham Prep School is an IAPS co-educational day school that is an integral part of Caterham School. Children can begin their education with us in one of our Reception classes and continue through to Year 6 before moving on to senior school. We would love to welcome you for a tour of the school at one of our upcoming Visitor Mornings. See for yourself what makes a Caterham education unique.

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