St. Catherine's School
St. Catherine's School, established in 1885, is a top independent girls' school in the village of Bramley, near Guildford, Surrey, England, it is one of the UK's most successful girls' independent schools. The school is divided into a senior school for ages 11–18 and the preparatory school for younger students aged 4–11. Academic scholarships are offered for entry at 11+ and for year 11 and/or sixth form, alongside additional awards for excellence in art, sport and music.
As a girls' school, St. Catherine's ensures that its students develop in an environment which suggests to them in everything they see around them that there is nothing that a woman cannot achieve. St. Catherine's girls are well placed to pursue their education when they leave school at eighteen as sensible, caring and competent young women who will have much to offer in life.
Academic results are important - the school is comfortably placed in infamous league tables (Best Schools, Times, Telegraph and Independent) for its academic excellence., but we believe that there is much more to an all round education for the young women of the 21st century. The students take part in a wide range of sports, including netball, tennis, swimming, and lacrosse.
The breadth of opportunity afforded to our students and the special atmosphere of support and encouragement are the hallmarks of the school. The philosophy that happiness at school is the key to success and enjoyment for each individual underpins everything we do.
Notable former pupils:
Davina McCall - television presenter
Francine Stock - journalist and radio presenter
Juliet Stevenson CBE - stage, film and television actress
Dorothy Tutin DBE - stage, film and television actress
