Oakhyrst Grange School

What Oakhyrst Grange School does

Oakhyrst Grange School is a small, co-educational independent preparatory school based in Caterham, Surrey, England, registered as a UK charity (Charity No: 325043). Founded in 1949, it educates children aged 3 to 11 across the Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stage 2, preparing pupils for a wide range of senior school destinations across both the independent and state sectors. The school operates from a single 5.5-acre campus within the Surrey Hills, with a staff complement of approximately 13 including the Headteacher, Mrs G Mitchell, and is governed by a board chaired by Mrs Pauline Clark.

The school's offering centers on a traditional preparatory curriculum augmented by a broad extracurricular programme: a heated indoor swimming pool with full curriculum swimming and competitive teams, a Forest School provision, a sports hall and Multi-Use Games Area supporting hockey, football, cricket, netball, athletics and cross-country, music instruction with LAMDA and ABRSM pathways, ballet, and a range of clubs and residential trips. The Early Years Team was recently recognised with a Pearson National Teaching Award Bronze Award. Operationally, the school uses a WisePay payment portal for fee collection and a standard parent portal for communications; there is no proprietary technology platform, app, or disclosed AI capability.

Commercially, Oakhyrst Grange generates revenue through tuition fees (not publicly disclosed) and ancillary charges for wrap-around care, meals, trips, and activities. Its go-to-market is relationship-driven: the school website, scheduled open days, school tours, and Headteacher newsletters are the primary channels for engaging prospective and current families. In 2024-2025, the school joined the Caterham Family of Schools — a multi-award-winning group comprising Caterham School, Caterham Prep, Copthorne Prep, and The Hawthorns — and is connected to the East Surrey Learning Partnership. The school retains its own identity, values and community while benefiting from group-level resources and a smoother pathway to Caterham School for families who opt for that route.

Name

Oakhyrst Grange School

Legal name

Oakhyrst Grange School

Website

https://oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oakhyrst Grange School is a small, co-educational independent preparatory school in Caterham, Surrey, UK, educating children aged 3-11 across a single 5.5-acre campus. It generates revenue from tuition fees and is now a member of the Caterham Family of Schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Preparatory Education (K-6)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB), Nursery School Wraparound Care (Extended Hours) (EDACACAG), Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs (EDACACAL), Nature-Based / Forest School Early Learning Programs (EDACADAD)

Keywords

• Independent preparatory education
• Primary school education
• Early years education
• Pre-prep schooling
• Forest school provision

Headquarters

HQ city

Caterham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Oakhyrst Grange School is a co-educational independent preparatory school in Caterham, Surrey, providing full-time and nursery education for children aged 3 to 11 across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2. The school delivers a traditional academic curriculum alongside a broad extra-curricular programme including swimming (heated indoor pool), Forest School, sports, music (LAMDA/ABRSM), ballet, and wrap-around care, preparing pupils for a wide range of senior school destinations. It operates as a registered UK charity (Charity No: 325043) and since 2024–2025 has been part of the Caterham Family of Schools.

Product overview

Oakhyrst Grange School is a small, co-educational independent preparatory school providing education for children aged 3-11 (KG to Year 6). The school offers a comprehensive educational program combining traditional academic curriculum with extensive extra-curricular activities including swimming (heated indoor pool), Forest School, sports (hockey, football, cricket, netball, athletics), music (LAMDA/ABRSM), ballet, and various clubs. The school has gained recognition including a Pearson National Teaching Award Bronze Award for Early Years provision. The school recently announced joining the Caterham Family of Schools partnership, maintaining its unique identity while gaining access to expanded opportunities through this educational network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Provision (Nursery and Reception) Early Years Foundation Stage education for children aged 3–5, recently recognised with a Pearson National Teaching Award Bronze Award for Early Years Team of the Year. Delivered on-site at the Caterham, Surrey campus.
• Preparatory School Education (Reception to Year 6) Full-time independent preparatory education for children aged 5–11, covering Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, preparing pupils for a wide range of senior school destinations across both independent and state sectors.
• Swimming Programme Curriculum swimming from Reception through Year 6 using the school's heated indoor swimming pool, with competitive teams participating in ISA and ESSA swimming galas.
• Forest School Provision Dedicated outdoor learning environment supporting nature-based education, environmental awareness, and outdoor skill development within the school's 5.5-acre Surrey Hills grounds.
• Sports and Physical Education Programme Broad sports programme including hockey, football, cricket, netball, cross country, athletics, and fitness games, supported by the school's sports hall and Multi-Use Games Area, with competitive fixtures against other schools.
• Music Education Music curriculum including LAMDA and ABRSM examination preparation, choir, and orchestral opportunities for pupils across the school.
• Ballet Programme Ballet instruction with examination preparation, parent viewing sessions, and major performances such as The Little Mermaid production.
• Wrap-around Care Before- and after-school care provision for working families, supporting the school day with extended supervised hours on the Caterham campus.
• Educational Outings and Residential Trips Day trips, educational outings, and overnight residential experiences including PGL Marchants Hill and Year 6 residential trips, complementing classroom learning.
• Clubs and Activities Extra-curricular clubs including knitting club, choir, and various sporting activities, complementing the academic curriculum.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Caterham Family of SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOakhyrst Grange School has joined the multi-award-winning Caterham Family of Schools, which includes Caterham School, Caterham Prep School, Copthorne Prep School, and The Hawthorns School. The partnership builds on a long-standing relationship between the schools, shared educational vision, common values, and commitment to educational excellence. Oakhyrst will retain its unique identity while benefiting from the partnership's enhanced opportunities.
• Caterham SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaterham School is the flagship institution of the Caterham Family of Schools and was named Times Educational Supplement's Independent Senior School of the Year. It is the founding school of the East Surrey Learning Partnership. Both schools share many families and alumni, with the partnership providing a smoother pathway to Caterham School for families who choose that route.
• East Surrey Learning PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOakhyrst Grange School is connected to the East Surrey Learning Partnership through its affiliation with Caterham School. This partnership brings together independent and state schools to enhance educational opportunity for young people across the region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• The Hawthorns School: Co-educational independent day school within the Caterham Family of Schools. Comparable as a sibling institution serving similar Surrey family segments under shared governance.
• Caterham Prep School: Co-educational independent prep school within the same Caterham Family of Schools partnership. Most directly comparable as a Surrey-based sibling institution sharing governance, ethos, and the Year 6-to-senior-school pipeline.
• Feltonfleet School: Co-educational independent prep school in Cobham, Surrey catering to a similar age range (3-13). Comparable as a small, family-focused Surrey prep with broad extracurricular offerings in a similar catchment.
• St John's School, Leatherhead: Co-educational independent prep school in Leatherhead, Surrey. Comparable as a Surrey-based prep with similar ethos, family demographic, and senior-school placement function.
• Notre Dame School: Co-educational independent prep school in Cobham, Surrey. Comparable as a similarly sized Surrey prep competing for the same upper-middle-class family demographic and feeder senior schools.
• Copthorne Prep School: Co-educational independent prep school also part of the Caterham Family of Schools. Comparable as a small West Sussex/Surrey-border prep serving a similar age range and family demographic within the same group structure.
• Amesbury School: Co-educational independent prep school in Hindhead, Surrey. Comparable as a small, family-focused Surrey prep with a broad extracurricular curriculum and Forest/outdoor learning emphasis.
• Clifton Lodge School: Small co-educational independent prep school in Surrey. Comparable in size, age range served, and emphasis on nurturing pastoral care for a similar family demographic.
• Box Hill School: Co-educational independent day and boarding school in Mickleham, Surrey. Comparable as a Surrey independent school serving a similar family demographic across primary and secondary years.
• Parkside School: Small co-educational independent prep school in Cobham, Surrey. Comparable in scale, age range (around 3-13), and Surrey family catchment focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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