Oakhyrst Grange School, Caterham
Oakhyrst Grange School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Caterham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in December 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oakhyrst Grange School in detail
Oakhyrst Grange School in its own words
In its own words: "At Oakhyrst Grange School, we believe that a strong partnership between home and school is the foundation of every child's success. We are proud to offer a warm, welcoming community where parents are valued as an important part of school life."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Oakhyrst Grange School, a thriving co-educational independent preparatory school for children aged 3-11, nestled in the heart of Caterham, Surrey. Proudly part of the Caterham Family of Schools, we combine the warmth and individuality of a close-knit community with the opportunities and shared expertise of a wider family of exceptional schools."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, athletics, gymnastics, swimming, dance, ballet and drama.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Oakhyrst Grange School are Caterham School (0.5 miles, selective); Caterham Prep (0.7 miles, selective); Essendene Lodge School (1.2 miles); and The Hawthorns School (1.6 miles).
Caterham SchoolCaterham PrepEssendene Lodge SchoolThe Hawthorns School
Who goes there
In 2026, 19 pupils (13.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Caterham Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oakhyrst Grange School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 31 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
9 December 2024
Routine Inspection
28 November 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 June 2019
Regulatory Compliance
14 June 2016
Standard
1 January 2010
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Oakhyrst Grange School
Little People, Big Dreams Day
28 Sep 2026
A Warm Welcome to the Autumn Term 2026
1 Sep 2026
TCS London Mini Marathon 2026 - Saturday 25th April 2026
30 Apr 2026
Girls Primary Fitness Games - 20th March 2026
26 Mar 2026
Girls’ Football vs Aberdour School
9 Mar 2026
ISA Regional Cross Country @ Radnor House School - 24/02/2026
2 Mar 2026
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
139 pupils
160 places
21 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Caterham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Caterham
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
13.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
139
Total Pupils
69
Boys
70
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
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Questions parents ask about Oakhyrst Grange School
When was Oakhyrst Grange School last inspected?
Oakhyrst Grange School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in December 2024.
How many pupils go to Oakhyrst Grange School?
Oakhyrst Grange School has around 139 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Oakhyrst Grange School?
Oakhyrst Grange School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Oakhyrst Grange School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oakhyrst Grange School?
Oakhyrst Grange School is at 160 Stanstead Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)