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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Caterham Area

Caterham secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 31, above the England average of 39. With 4 schools serving the area, Caterham School and Woldingham School are top-ranked independent options, while de Stafford School is the main state comprehensive for families seeking local authority provision. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 9/10, Elite band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Families in Caterham and the surrounding villages benefit from a mix of independent schools with strong academic traditions and accessible state education. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Caterham

Key Performance Metrics for Caterham

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Caterham81%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Caterham30.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Caterham12%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Caterham2.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Caterham9.0/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Caterham

81%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Caterham

30.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Caterham

12%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Caterham

2.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Caterham

9.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Caterham

Showing 1-4 of 4 schools

Caterham School
Caterham on the Hill
Woldingham School
Woldingham
de Stafford School
Caterham on the Hill
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus
Caterham