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St Catherine's School

Guildford, Surrey · GU5 0DF

AAB+ A-level

47.4%

9–7 GCSE

70.5%

Day fees

Not published

Inspection

Not yet inspected

School website

St Catherine's is a well-established independent all-through girls' school near Guildford serving ages 2–19, with both day and boarding options. The school emphasises academic rigour within a nurturing, all-girls environment and offers a broad curriculum enriched by strong arts, music, and drama provision. Boarding is integral to the school's offer, providing residential experience from the senior school upwards. The school has not yet been inspected by Ofsted.

  • Specialist all-girls education with tailored pastoral care and academic mentoring
  • On-site boarding facilities offering flexible weekly and full boarding options
  • Comprehensive co-curricular offer, particularly in music, drama, and creative arts
  • Continuity from nursery through to university entrance with integrated prep and senior schools

Who thrives here

Articulate, engaged girls who benefit from single-sex education and thrive in creative, collaborative environments. Boarders who seek independence and community within a structured, supportive setting.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports50th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peersno dataPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeAll-Through · Boarding
Number of pupils852
Pupils with SEND63
Age range3–18
GenderGirls
AssociationsISC
Settingsuburban
LocationSchool is located in Bramley, just outside Guildford, with good rail links to London and the South Coast. Coach transport available to surrounding areas.

Contact & visit

Station Road, Bramley

Guildford, Surrey

GU5 0DF

www.stcatherines.info
01483893363
Mrs A M Phillips, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Guildford15 min
Bramley5 min

Recent investment

The CATalyst Art & MakerSpace
Create the Future capital campaign (ongoing)
Digital learning infrastructure expansion

Frequently asked questions

How do you get into St Catherine's School?

St Catherine's School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are St Catherine's School's exam results?

At St Catherine's School, 47.4% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 70.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is St Catherine's School a boarding school?

St Catherine's School offers boarding as well as day places.

What parents say

Frequently praised

Excellent pastoral care, especially within boarding community

Strong music and drama provision with specialist facilities

Supportive all-girls environment fostering confidence and academic engagement

Flexible boarding options allowing families to choose appropriate weekly or full arrangements

Engaged leadership team visible and responsive to community concerns

Common concerns

!Absence of Ofsted inspection limits external validation of academic and pastoral standards

!Limited public information on destinations and university outcomes

!Day fees structure and bursary availability not transparently published