2025 Exam Success Stories Showcase an Early Start at Prep
Following their A Level results this August, we were delighted to see Upper Sixth pupils who started at here at Caterham Prep open the door to the next step of their journey at their chosen university. Here we shine a light on just a few of these wonderful young adults who started at the very beginning of our school.
Hockey International Casey Scores Cambridge Place
Head of School and International Hockey player Casey is off to Cambridge to read Classics after acing his A Levels with A*, A*, A grades. He is one of 12 Caterham pupils heading to Oxford or Cambridge University in 2025.
Caterham is in the blood for Casey whose sister, father and grandfather all attended the school. Casey joined Caterham Prep and now leaves after a total of 15 years spent at the school from nursery through to Upper Sixth.
Reflecting on the end of his school career: “I’m excited about the next step and moving up, but a bit sad to say goodbye too. I’d like to thank my teachers, especially Mr Owen and the whole Classics department.”
This summer has seen Casey progress his international hockey career playing for Wales Hockey U18s in the U18 European Championships II, which took place in Alanya, Turkey this Summer.
Casey said “My advice to younger pupils would be take advantage of all the incredible opportunities that Caterham School puts in front of you. You’ll be glad you did!”
Elle Finds the Right Formula for Oxford
A place to study Chemistry at Oxford awaits Elle as she celebrates with 3 A*s and an A. She said “I am so excited to get my place, Oxford is so unique and cool. I have wanted to go for some time so it is amazing to finally get my place! It is going to be an unique place to study Chemistry”
Elle is the youngest of four siblings at Caterham and joined Caterham Prep on a recommendation, she has never looked back. She said “Caterham feels like a big family, everyone has been so friendly! It is a busy community with lots going on, if you want to get involved there is plenty of opportunity”.
Elle’s favourite clubs have been around her love of sport and she loves that everyone gets involved here. She ranks her trip to Tanzania up amongst her best memories of school “ It was so good, we put in months of preparation and have been reliving our memories over the last few days”
Her advice is “Do what you are really passionate about and there is something for everyone here. I don’t know what I want to do yet. I know I love Chemistry and I’m looking forward to seeing where it takes me. I’m going to enjoy the journey.”
Isabelle Scores Winning Goal for Med School.
Nerves dissipated on results morning for Isabelle as the dream of becoming a doctor finally became a reality with a fabulous three A*s confirming her place to study medicine at Exeter.
“I’m so excited to see that all my hard work has paid off, I am thrilled with my results that mean I can follow my passion. Throughout my time in the Sixth Form, I have been part of the Wright Society and the support with navigating the tough path to medical school has been immeasurable – my thanks to Mr Quinton. I also want to thank Dr Langdon who had confidence in my maths and that I could achieve an A*, he went above and beyond. And to Mrs Wallis in Biology who guided and had faith in me”
Sport has played a big part in Isabelle’s life at Caterham. She said: “I have played 1st team in both netball and lacrosse and been lucky enough to captain both. Sport gives great balance to study and I am really looking forward to continuing playing at Exeter”
One highlight of her time at Caterham, Isabelle fondly remembers her life affirming trip to Tanzania with fellow Sixth Form pupils to work with our partner school Lerang’wa. She said: “Working with children in a completely different environment to home was such a joyful experience. Knowing that I had contributed to the lives of these children for a short time was so rewarding and something that I will never forget!”
Starting Caterham at the beginning of Caterham Prep, Isabelle reflected on her journey throughout the school. She shared: “It’s been my second home and I’ve loved every minute. The perfect balance of academics, sport and welcoming community. It is exactly what I needed. My advice for anyone joining? Just go for it!”
Zoe Jetés from World Cup to Theatre Stage
Having recently returned from the Dance World Cup in Spain (placing 11th and 18th), a relaxed Zoe put aside her ballet shoes to enjoy results day having already secured her place at top performing arts university, Laine Theatre Arts. Joining Caterham into Caterham Prep 15 years ago, Zoe immersed herself in all the opportunities on offer inside and outside school to find her passion for performance and looks forward to studying Musical Theatre and Professional Dance. “It’s been a crazy fun journey of exploration to get to where I am today.”
A natural athlete and keen singer, Zoe found that the stage was where she belonged. She flourished in leading roles, with a National School Theatre Awards ‘Best Female Solo’ nomination for the Lighting Thief.
Balancing A Levels and her dance commitments required hard work and dedication, something that will see Zoe in good stead as she jetés into the next exciting step of her life!
“The community at Caterham is really special, I would like to thank Mrs Yankova who has really helped me and has been one of my biggest supporters, and Mrs Wallace who took so much interest in my progress both inside and outside of the classroom”
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