St Catherine's School Bramley

St Catherine’s is guided by the motto 'Let us go on', promoting curiosity, kindness, courage, and risk-taking. It emphasizes a girls-only environment to eliminate gender stereotyping and build confidence, while integrating De Bono Thinking School tools to encourage independent and creative thought. The school prioritizes wellbeing, aiming to balance academic expectations with robust pastoral care.

The curriculum spans Pre-School through to Sixth Form, offering 28 A Level subjects and a broad range of GCSEs. Academic departments include Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science & ICT, Design Technology, Drama, Economics, English, Food and Nutrition, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, PSHE, Physical Education, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Psychology, Religious Studies & Philosophy, and Textiles. The school is a 1-1 iPad environment, emphasizing digital literacy, coding, and critical engagement with online sources.

The school reports strong academic results, with 91% of A Level grades at A*-B and 79% of GCSE grades at 7-9. Leavers pursue university education and professional careers, supported by UCAS guidance and a network of alumnae who provide mentorship.

Wellbeing is integrated into daily life, with tailored pastoral care and a House system that fosters belonging across year groups. The school employs student-voice initiatives and leadership programmes to encourage open dialogue and emotional resilience. Academic mentoring is also available to support individual student progress.

St Catherine’s admits girls from age 2 to 19. The admissions process includes registration and assessment, with specific entry points at Pre-School (age 3), Reception (age 4+), Year 7 (age 11+), and the Sixth Form. Boarding is available for students from age 11.

The school operates on a termly basis, with term dates and major amendments communicated to the community. An interactive calendar is available, and information for the upcoming term is confirmed on the last day of the preceding term.

The 23-acre campus in the Surrey Hills includes a 22.2m heated swimming pool, a sports hall with a sprung wood floor, and seven outdoor hard-surface netball/tennis courts. Additional facilities include four grass pitches, a dance studio with ballet barres, an auditorium, a drama space, a lecture theatre, and a school library. Boarding is provided in dedicated houses, including 'The 6' for Sixth Form students.

The school offers over 140 extra-curricular clubs, including 35 dance classes per week and 640 individual music lessons. Activities span sports, robotics, theatre, textiles, and music, supported by the Jennifer Bate Organ Academy and various inter-House competitions.