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Caterham School Fees 2026/27: £9,665–£10,125 a term · Day · Day Years 7–13, per term / Day Sixth Form entry, per term
Caterham, United Kingdom
11–18 years
GCSE, A Levels
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-11-01Fees 2026/2027
Caterham School fees for 2026/27 are £360 for Day lunches, per term; £9,665 for Day Years 7–13, per term; £10,125 for Day Sixth Form entry, per term a term. Full boarding Years 9–13, per term: £20,170 a term.
£360–10,125
Per term (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Per term |
|---|---|
| Day Years 7–13, per term | £9,665 |
| Day Sixth Form entry, per term | £10,125 |
| Full boarding Years 9–13, per term | £20,170 |
| Weekly boarding Years 9–13, per term | £16,830 |
| Day lunches, per term | £360 |
Senior School tuition, 2026/27, per term; annual day comparison uses the school-confirmed three equal terms
£9,665 per term for senior day pupils in Years 7–13. The school states annual fees are split into three equal termly instalments, giving £28,995 annual tuition. Sixth Form entrants and boarding have different rates; lunch and other extras may apply.
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The school has published £30,375 for New direct Sixth Form entrant; UK-resident family; standard admission, not deferred 13+ entry in 2026/27. A first-year total is awaiting confirmation; see the fee sources and conditions.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a New direct Sixth Form entrant; UK-resident family; standard admission, not deferred 13+ entry day pupil
- Tuition
- £30,375
- Enrolment deposit · credited to the final invoice
- £1,000
Not included: uniform, exams, lunch, individual support, transport (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Tuition £30,375 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
Paid in three termly instalments of £10,125.
- Enrolment deposit £1,000 one-off → Source ↗ · Refund or credit terms ↗ ·
Credited to the final invoice.
Key facts
Not yet confirmed: teaching language.
Admissions & entry points
Apply for the relevant day or boarding entry pointDay entry is offered at 11+, 13+ deferred entry and 16+.
Apply for the relevant day or boarding entry point
Day entry is offered at 11+, 13+ deferred entry and 16+. Full and weekly boarding entry points are 13+, 14+ and 16+; half-weekly boarding is offered at 11+ and 13+ deferred entry. Boarding applicants take school assessments and usually an interview. Ask admissions about the route and deadlines for the intended year.
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English as an Additional Language
The school says applicants whose first language is not English must attend its specialist EAL lessons until they reach the level it requires. This confirms a support route; it does not by itself establish the teaching language for every subject.
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Learning & qualifications
About Caterham SchoolCaterham School offers coeducational day and boarding education.Sources reviewed 14 September 2026 GCSE and A Level study in the Senior Sch…
About Caterham School
Caterham School offers coeducational day and boarding education.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
GCSE and A Level study in the Senior School
The Senior School serves Years 7–13, with GCSE options followed by A Level choices in the Sixth Form. Caterham Prep is a separately presented part of the wider school, beginning at Reception; the stated ages and fees apply only to the Senior School.
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Support, school day & campus
Support and school lifeWellbeing lessons are timetabled during pupils’ time at Caterham.
Support and school life
Wellbeing lessons are timetabled during pupils’ time at Caterham. The school describes peer support, a Study Buddy initiative, pupil councils and pastoral discussion groups. These give pupils ways to ask for help and contribute to school life. Discuss any specialist learning or health needs separately with admissions.
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Senior campus on Harestone Valley Road
Caterham Senior School is at Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 6YA. The wider school includes Caterham Prep at a separately listed postal code. Confirm the correct entrance and boarding arrangements for the intended year group.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Harestone Valley Road, CR3 6YA.
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Full, weekly and half-weekly boarding
Caterham offers full and weekly boarding from 13+, 14+ and 16+ entry, plus half-weekly boarding at 11+ and deferred 13+ entry. Visa sponsorship is described for full and weekly boarding, not half-weekly places.
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First-year budget & additional costs
New Sixth Form boarding entry — 2026/272026/2027 · Per termFull boarding: new Sixth Form entry£21,255Weekly boarding: new Sixth Form entry£17,735These rates app…
New Sixth Form boarding entry — 2026/27
| Full boarding: new Sixth Form entry | £21,255 |
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| Weekly boarding: new Sixth Form entry | £17,735 |
These rates apply to new Sixth Form entrants; they are distinct from the Years 9–13 boarding rows in the main table. The fee page states annual fees are split into three equal termly amounts and labels quoted school fees inclusive of applicable taxes. Its general 2026/27 contract contains different tax wording; obtain written confirmation for the actual invoice and any extras.
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Published acceptance and visa administration payments — 2026/27
| Acceptance deposit: standard admissions | £1,000 |
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| Acceptance deposit: deferred 13+ day or boarding entry | £2,000 |
| Administration for applicants requiring visa sponsorship | £300 |
The August 2026 Admissions Policy gives these current amounts. The two acceptance deposits are alternatives for different entry routes, not charges to add together. Families resident outside the UK also require an additional deposit equivalent to one term’s fee upon acceptance; it is not reduced to a guessed cash amount here. The visa administration charge is conditional on sponsorship, not an application fee. The policy does not separately specify tax treatment or a repetition period for that charge.
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Optional LAMDA tuition — published 2026/27 rates
| Solo: listed lesson rate | £33 |
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| Paired: listed 40-minute lesson rate | £16.5 |
| Group of 3: listed 40-minute lesson rate | £11 |
| Examination administration: one-off at start of year | £10 |
The school’s page prints the solo duration as “40 lesson”, so no exact solo lesson length is asserted. Visiting teachers invoice parents directly and lessons begin after payment. Paired/group entries reproduce the published rates; confirm the individual pupil’s invoice basis. Examination fees are extra. Teacher scheduling varies, so no term or annual total has been calculated. Ask whether these visiting-teacher charges include VAT.
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2026/27 term and annual senior tuition
For 2026/27, day tuition for Years 7–13 is £9,665 per term. The school says fees are charged annually in three equal termly amounts, so the comparable annual senior day tuition is £28,995. New Sixth Form entrants pay £10,125 per term. Full boarding for Years 9–13 is £20,170 per term and weekly boarding is £16,830; new Sixth Form boarding rates differ. Day lunch is £360 per term and other extras may apply. Caterham Prep fees are outside this Senior School comparison.
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Termly payment, tax wording and additional charges
The fees page labels2026/27 school fees inclusive of applicable taxes and says senior day lunches are currently VAT-exempt. However, clause 4.1 of the separately linked2026/27 Parent Contract says fees are quoted exclusive of taxes, added where applicable. Keep the published tariff amounts as quoted and ask the school to confirm the applicable written invoice rather than adding an assumed VAT uplift. The contract requires cleared term fees before term begins; parents with a UK bank account are expected to use direct debit unless another agreement is made. Extras can include compulsory lunch where applicable, school transport, additional tuition, house charges and public examinations; their amounts are not all quoted. Educational visits are payable in advance through Wisepay.
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Acceptance deposits, leaving and notice
The 2026/27 Parent Contract says acceptance and applicable additional deposits are held until the pupil leaves and normally repaid by credit without interest, net of amounts owed, subject to the contract’s exceptions; parents may instead donate a proportion to the school bursary fund. They are not ordinary recurring tuition and should not be counted twice as a fee plus a repayment. The current Admissions Policy requires an additional one-term deposit from families residing outside the UK; confirm the fee category and amount on the offer. For withdrawal after the applicable cancellation period, the contract generally requires one term’s written notice for day pupils or two terms for boarders, or the corresponding fees in lieu, with stated exceptions. Insufficient notice can affect the acceptance deposit. Read the applicable offer and full contract before committing.
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LAMDA examination and lesson invoicing
LAMDA tuition is an optional separately invoiced service. The school lists approximately 12 autumn, 10 spring and 8 summer lessons, but says the teacher may schedule fewer and the year will not exceed 30; these are not guaranteed instalments. Examination fees become payable when the pupil is entered six weeks before the examination and are not normally refundable on withdrawal; illness may qualify for a discretionary partial transfer voucher. Confirm the examination charge and paired/group pupil rate with the visiting teacher before enrolment.
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Location
Caterham School
Harestone Valley Road, CR3 6YA, Caterham, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Caterham School fees?
Caterham School fees for 2026/27 are £360 for Day lunches, per term; £9,665 for Day Years 7–13, per term; £10,125 for Day Sixth Form entry, per term a term. Full boarding Years 9–13, per term: £20,170 a term.
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Are lunches included in the fees?
Sixth Form entrants and boarding have different rates; lunch and other extras may apply.
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How much does the first year at Caterham School cost?
The school has published £30,375 for New direct Sixth Form entrant; UK-resident family; standard admission, not deferred 13+ entry in 2026/27. A first-year total is awaiting confirmation; see the fee sources and conditions. Uniform, exams, lunch, individual support and transport are not included.
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Sources & field verification dates
Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.
https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/
https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/admissions/
https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/school-life/
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https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/academic/curriculum/
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https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/admissions/fees/
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