St Catherine's School, Bramley

What St Catherine's School, Bramley does

St Catherine's School, Bramley is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 2-19, located on a 23-acre campus in Bramley near Guildford, Surrey. Founded in 1885 and operating as a registered charity (No. 1070858), the school delivers education across four integrated divisions: Pre-School (ages 2-4), Prep School (ages 4-11), Senior School (ages 11-16), and The 6 Sixth Form (ages 16-19). Academic provision spans 28 A Level subjects and a comprehensive GCSE/IGCSE curriculum, with reported outcomes of 91% A*-B at A Level and 79% Grade 7-9 at GCSE (2025). The co-curricular programme includes over 140 clubs, 640 weekly music lessons, 35 weekly dance classes, and sports participation above 80% for girls aged 11-18. The school also offers boarding from age 11 across four houses (Symes, Bronte, Keller, The 6), with approximately 170 boarders representing around 25% of Senior School enrolment.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven, with non-refundable registration fees of £180 for UK students and £300 for overseas students, plus acceptance deposits of £1,000 (day pupils), £2,000 (UK boarders), or a term's fees (overseas boarders). Specific tuition figures are not publicly disclosed but reportedly range from approximately £15,000 to £50,000+ per year depending on year group and boarding status. A secondary revenue stream comes from venue hire (auditorium, sports facilities, residential facilities, lecture theatre, catering). The customer base spans Surrey-local day families, UK boarding families, and international students recruited via overseas events in Dubai, Singapore, and Malaysia under AEGIS-accredited processes. The technology stack relies on Microsoft Teams and OneNote for teaching, learning, and administration, supported by a 1:1 device programme with managed and filtered devices for all students. Marketing is conducted through the school's own website (Finalsite platform), Facebook and Instagram channels, open events, prospectus publications, and listings on independent school review platforms such as the Good Schools Guide. The school's recent capital programme has delivered the WonderLab (2019), The 6 Sixth Form boarding facility (2020, BSA award-winning), the Art & MakerSpace (2022), and earlier the 125th Anniversary Halls (2014). Her Majesty Queen Camilla serves as patron; governance is provided by a Board of Governors chaired by Matthew P Lowe MBE, with day-to-day leadership by Head Ms Emma Watson and Prep Head Miss Naomi Bartholomew.

Name

St Catherine's School, Bramley

Legal name

St Catherine's School, Bramley

Website

https://stcatherines.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St Catherine's School, Bramley is an independent, charitable day and boarding school for girls aged 2-19 in Surrey, UK, founded in 1885, with ~800 pupils, 28 A Level subjects, and a 23-acre campus offering Pre-School through Sixth Form under Queen Camilla's patronage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Girls' Education (K-12 and Sixth Form)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA), Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

Keywords

• Independent girls education
• Boarding school services
• A Level programmes
• GCSE preparation
• Pastoral care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bramley, Guildford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: School generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from day pupils and boarding students across Pre-School, Prep School, Senior School, and Sixth Form.
2. Venue Hire: School facilities including auditorium, sports facilities, residential facilities, lecture theatre, and catering available for external hire.
3. Registration and Administration Fees: Non-refundable registration fee of £180 for UK students and £300 for overseas students; acceptance deposits of £1,000 (day pupil), £2,000 (UK boarder), or a term's fees for overseas boarders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St Catherine's School, Bramley is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 2-19, delivering Pre-School, Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form (The 6) education across a 23-acre campus near Guildford, Surrey. The school offers 28 A Level subjects, GCSE/IGCSE curricula, boarding across four houses, and an extensive co-curricular programme including over 140 clubs, 640 weekly music lessons and 35 weekly dance classes.

Product overview

St Catherine's School, Bramley is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 2-19, located near Guildford in Surrey. The school operates as a unified educational institution comprising four main programs: Pre-School (ages 2-4), Prep School (ages 4-11), Senior School (ages 11-16), and The 6 Sixth Form (ages 16-19). The school also offers boarding from age 11 with four houses. Academic provision spans 28 A Level subjects and GCSE/IGCSE courses across diverse departments. The co-curricular program includes over 140 clubs, 35 weekly dance classes, and 640 weekly music lessons. Recent facility investments include The WonderLab (2019), The Art & MakerSpace (2022), and The 6 Sixth Form centre (award-winning). The school utilizes Microsoft Teams and OneNote as its digital learning platform across the 1:1 device school.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The 6: Award-winning Sixth Form boarding house and dedicated facility for girls aged 16-19, featuring common room, kitchen, social areas, and 44 twin study bedrooms.
• WonderLab
• Art & MakerSpace
• Baby Cats
• Cat Class
• Bright Futures Bursary Programme
• Create the Future

Products and services

• Pre-School (Ages 2-4) Early years education for girls aged 2-4 based on the Early Years Foundation Stage, providing foundational learning experiences in a nurturing environment.
• Prep School (Ages 4-11) Primary education for girls aged 4-11 covering Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum with emphasis on academic excellence and personal development, including the WonderLab science laboratory.
• Senior School (Ages 11-16) Secondary education for girls aged 11-16 covering GCSE/IGCSE curriculum across 28 academic subjects with a comprehensive extra-curricular programme.
• The 6: Sixth Form (Ages 16-19) Award-winning Sixth Form programme for students aged 16-19 offering A Level qualifications across 28 subjects with dedicated facilities, UCAS and careers guidance, and enrichment opportunities.
• Boarding Boarding facilities for girls from age 11, with four boarding houses (Symes, Bronte, Keller, and The 6), with approximately 170 boarders representing 25% of Senior School population.
• Venue Hire External hire of school facilities including auditorium, sports facilities, residential facilities, lecture theatre, and catering for events and conferences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% A*-B A Level Results (2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RGS PrepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational collaborations for Prep School students including Forensic Science workshops, DNA workshops, and Science Fair participation. Joint activities across curriculum in music, science, English and creative arts.
• Tillingbourne Junior SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration giving girls opportunity to partner with peers to extend learning, benefit from sharing facilities, develop teamwork skills and support interpersonal skills.
• Bramley Infant SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint storytelling workshops and educational activities for young learners.
• Gosden HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusical performances including 'Melodic Magic' event in December 2022.
• Charterhouse SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench, German and Spanish Debating Competitions. Cross-school activities allowing girls to work alongside peers in mixed teams.
• Guildford County SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-established links as part of Guildford Partnership of Schools and Schools Together 11-18 working across 20+ schools.
• Cranleigh SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-established collaboration in educational activities and debates.
• Winchester CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-established links for cross-school educational activities.
• George Abbott SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChoir collaborations including Choral singing with George Abbott male Cantores Choir for Association Concert and musical workshop with Voces8.
• Royal Grammar School (RGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAspiring Medics careers seminar, Classics Quiz, Pizza Evening and Careers lecture, and healthy eating cooking lessons.
• Guildford Partnership of SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in collaborative network of 20+ schools working together on educational initiatives, debates, careers talks and cross-curricular sessions.
• EricssonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering Workshop delivered for L3 students challenging them to design creative solutions to real-world problems, fostering innovation and problem-solving skills.
• Girls' Schools Association (GSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of GSA representing leading girls' schools in the UK. Belongs to South Central Region group. Active participation in CPD and training initiatives.
• International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of ICGS promoting value of girls-only education globally. Only school in Surrey with membership.
• Independent Schools Council (ISC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ISC representing over 1,300 independent schools in UK with access to research, legal, regulatory and press services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wycombe Abbey: Highly ranked girls' boarding school in Buckinghamshire serving ages 11-18, directly comparable in single-sex value proposition, academic outcomes, and international boarder mix.
• Badminton School: Bristol-based independent girls' day and boarding school covering ages 3-18, broadly comparable in offering a full Pre-School to Sixth Form journey with boarding for senior girls.
• Downe House: Independent girls' boarding school in Berkshire for ages 11-18 with strong A Level outcomes and an established international cohort, competing for the same fee-paying segment as St Catherine's.
• Tudor Hall School: Banbury-based independent girls' boarding school (ages 11-18) with comparable academic profile and a former St Catherine's senior leader now serving as Head, underscoring direct talent and curricular overlap.
• Mayfield School: Catholic independent girls' boarding school in East Sussex (ages 11-18) operating a comparable pastoral House system and university-preparation focus.
• St Mary's School Ascot: Catholic independent girls' boarding school in Berkshire (ages 11-18) with strong A Level results and an established boarding community, addressing overlapping premium-segment families.
• Roedean School: Brighton-based independent girls' day and boarding school (ages 11-18) operating a similar single-sex model with boarding houses and overseas recruitment.
• Cheltenham Ladies' College: Elite independent day and boarding school for girls in Gloucestershire, offering the same Pre-School-through-Sixth Form journey with comparable A Level outcomes and a similar heritage-brand positioning.
• Queenswood: Hertfordshire-based independent girls' day and boarding school (ages 11-18) with similar single-sex academic and pastoral positioning and a notable international cohort.
• Benenden School: Kent-based independent girls' boarding school (ages 11-18) with comparable academic profile, pastoral emphasis, and 25%+ international boarder mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StCatherinesBramley
• Instagraminstagram.com/stcatsbramley
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-catherine's-school-bramley

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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