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Welcome from the Headteacher
Caterham High has been at the heart of the local community for over 60 years providing an excellent education for all young people that join our thriving institution. We are ambitious for our students, setting high aspirations in all that they do. We aim to ensure that they achieve the best exam results possible, have opportunities to develop their talents and aptit...
Belinda Chapple - Headteacher
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🎉 Our Year 7s have been full of energy and enthusiasm the last few weeks!
From mastering PE skills to building teamwork and confidence, they are showing what #TheCaterhamWay is all about. 🏃♀️⚽🏀
Whether it is technique or team spirit, our students are thriving — and having fun every step of the way! 💪🏃♀️⚽🏀
📍 Caterham High – Small School, Big Heart
📞 Interested in joining our community? Contact Ms Daly today to visit us during the school day🌟
📞 Book your tour today!
Call Sandra Daly: 020 8551 4321
📧 Email: s.daly@ecaterham.net
🌟 Give your child the best start to secondary school — discover #TheCaterhamWay🏃♀️⚽🏀
#ActiveLearners #Year7Life #PEPower #SkillsInAction #TeamworkMatters #HealthyBodiesHealthyMinds #SchoolSpirit@Caterham.High.School
📣 Thinking about Year 7? Come and see what Caterham High School has to offer - Small School, Big Heart
✨ CATERHAM HIGH SCHOOL TOURS – October 2025
🕗 8.30am – 3pm
📍 Everyone Welcome!
👋 Meet our Headteacher & Senior Team during the school day and experience the vibrant, caring community that makes Caterham special.
🎓 Academic Excellence
✅ GCSE Success 2025 – Ilford Recorder Article: https://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/25407174.gcse-results-day-2025-ilford-school-celebrates-improvement/
✅ A Level Success 2025 – Romford Recorder Article: https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/25390936.ilford-pupils-a-level-success-arriving-uk-no-english/
💬 Why Choose the Caterham community?
✅ Ofsted GOOD (2022)
“Staff have high aspirations for all pupils.”
“Pupils behave well in lessons and feel safe.”
“A caring community where pupils thrive.”
📞 Book your tour today!
Call Sandra Daly: 020 8551 4321
📧 Email: s.daly@ecaterham.net
🌟 Give your child the best start to secondary school — discover #TheCaterhamWay
#CaterhamHigh #Year6Transition #SecondarySchoolTours #OfstedGood #AcademicSuccess #IlfordSchools #RedbridgeEducation #EastLondonSchools #GCSEResults #Alevels #SmallSchoolCommunity #Year7Admissions
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Safeguarding at Caterham High School: Setting the National Standard! 🏆🏆🥇🥇
· Your child’s safety is our priority
· We lead the nation in Safeguarding standards
· We empower students to feel safe, supported, and able to fulfil their potential
· We work in partnership with parents and the wider community
· Ofsted praised our effective handling of concerns and the rare occurrence of bullying.
Our safeguarding ethos is embedded in every aspect of school life. Staff receive regular, high quality training and our policies are transparent and accessible. We work closely with parents and carers, offering resources and support to help keep students safe both in school and online so that our students can thrive and succeed.
Our Safeguarding team are founding members of the National Association of Designated Safeguarding Leads, ensuring we are always at the forefront of best practice and national guidance.
We are proud recipients of the 360° Safe Online Safety Mark, certified by the South West Grid for Learning and the UK Safer Internet Centre. This award recognises our comprehensive approach to online safety, integrating digital safeguarding into our curriculum and providing ongoing education for students, staff and parents.
At Caterham High School, the safety and wellbeing of every student is our highest priority. We are proud to be recognised as the safest school in the UK, having been awarded the prestigious Leaders in Safeguarding Gold Award - the first mainstream school in the country to achieve this distinction. This accolade reflects our commitment to safeguarding excellence across all areas of school life.
📍 Caterham High – Small School, Big Heart
📞 Interested in joining our community? Contact us today on S.Daly@ecaterham.net to visit us during the school day🌟
#CaterhamHigh #Year7Transition #PastoralCare #Safeguarding #SecondarySchoolSupport #EveryChildKnown@Caterham.High.School
🌟 Access & Inclusion at Caterham High School 🌟
📍 Caterham High School – Small Enough to Care, Big Enough to Inspire 🌟
At Caterham, we believe every child deserves the support they need to thrive. Our Access & Inclusion Pathway Curriculum is central to our ethos, offering tailored support across:
🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing – Our Zen Den provides a safe space for students, supported by trained Emotional Literacy staff, a behaviour mentor and a counsellor.
🧩 SEND & Autism Provision – Our experienced team offers in class support, small group interventions and bespoke programmes. Our ASD Provision, The Arch, supports students to access mainstream learning with specialist guidance.
🧏 Deaf Provision – With dedicated staff and equipment support, deaf students are fully integrated into our community and curriculum.
🌍 EAL Academy – For students with English as an Additional Language, we offer ESOL teaching and a bespoke curriculum to help them transition confidently into mainstream classes.
📚 Specialist Literacy Support – Targeted small group teaching in Year 7 helps build strong foundations in English.
💬 Our inclusive approach ensures every child feels seen, supported and inspired.
📞 Interested in joining our community? Contact us at S.Daly@ecaterham.net to arrange a visit during the school day!@Caterham.High.School
Belonging Starts Here – The Caterham House System
At Caterham High, every student belongs — and every voice matters.
🎨 Our House System brings students and staff together in teams named after the values of the Caterham Way. Each house has its own identity, creating a sense of pride and community.
🎉 From sports competitions to school-wide events, our houses foster friendly rivalry, teamwork and school spirit.
🤝 It’s more than fun — it’s about building connections, celebrating achievements and growing together.
📍 Join a school where your child will feel safe, supported, and inspired.
📍 Caterham High School – Small Enough to Care, Big Enough to Inspire🌟
📞 Interested in joining our community? Contact us today on S.Daly@ecaterham.net to visit us during the school day🌟
#CaterhamHigh #HouseSystem #CaterhamWay #SchoolSpirit #Community #Belonging #Year6Transition #SecondarySchoolLife@Caterham.High.School
The Caterham Way – A Pastoral Curriculum That Cares
At Caterham High, we believe that academic success starts with personal wellbeing.
💡 💡 Our Pastoral Curriculum, rooted in the values of the Caterham Way – Believe, Connect, Innovate, Persevere, Excel – supports every student to grow in confidence, resilience and ambition.
🧠 Through daily form time, assemblies and enrichment days, students explore:
• Ready to Learn routines
• Goals & Growth sessions
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Diversity, empathy and belonging
🎓 We connect academic progress with personal development, helping students become well rounded, future ready individuals.
📞 Interested in joining our community? Contact us today on S.Daly@ecaterham.net to visit us during the school day🌟
#CaterhamHigh #PastoralCurriculum #CaterhamWay #StudentWellbeing #Resilience #PersonalDevelopment #SecondarySchoolSuccess@Caterham.High.School
Personalised Support from Day One
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Starting secondary school is a big step — at Caterham High, we make sure every child feels known, supported, and ready to thrive.
💬 Each student is part of a Form Group, with a dedicated Form Tutor who checks in with them every day for 20 minutes. It’s a chance to reflect, reset, and feel heard.
🎯 Our Heads of Year are experienced teachers who lead their year groups with care and purpose. They monitor attendance, behaviour, rewards, and progress — setting the tone for a positive and ambitious school experience.
🤝 For Year 7, Ms Cassettari, Assistant Headteacher, leads our transition programme, ensuring your child settles in smoothly and confidently.
📍 Caterham High – Small School, Big Heart
📞 Interested in joining our community? Contact us today on S.Daly@ecaterham.net to visit us during the school day🌟
#CaterhamHigh #Year7Transition #PastoralCare #FormTutors #HeadsOfYear #SecondarySchoolSupport #EveryChildKnown@Caterham.High.School
🎓 Caterham High School - Small enough to care, big enough to inspire 🌟🌟
At Caterham High, we pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos, ensuring every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.
💬 Transition That Cares
Starting secondary school is a big step, and we make it a smooth one.
Our Year 7 Transition Programme includes:
• Visits to feeder primary schools to meet students and gather insights from their teachers.
• A fun and engaging Transition Day (2nd July 2026) where students experience Caterham life.
• A warm induction programme in September to help students settle in, meet their form tutors, and explore their new environment.
💙 Pastoral Support That Makes a Difference
Our dedicated pastoral team ensures every child is known, valued, and supported. From staffed breakfast clubs with free bagels to team-building activities and enrichment days, we foster a strong sense of belonging and community.
🌈 Access & Inclusion for All
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our inclusive practices and provision ensure that students of all backgrounds and abilities are supported to achieve their best. With designated playgrounds, separate lunch times for KS3, and a nurturing environment, we create safe spaces for growth and friendship.
📍 Caterham High School – Small Enough to Care, Big Enough to Inspire🌟
📞 Interested in joining our community? Contact us today on S.Daly@ecaterham.net to visit us during the school day🌟
#CaterhamHigh #InclusiveEducation #Year7Transition #PastoralCare #EveryChildMatters #SafeAndSupported #SecondarySchoolSuccess@Caterham.High.School
🛡️ Safeguarding Matters 🛡️
Our latest Safeguarding Newsletter is now available! 📄✨
It is packed with useful tips, updates, and resources to help keep our children safe.
📎 Check it out: https://www.ecaterham.net/1566/safeguarding-newsletter
🔍 Learn more: https://www.ecaterham.net/1430/safeguarding-at-caterham
#Safeguarding #CaterhamSchool #ParentSupport #StaySafe #DSLUpdate #TheCaterhamWay@Caterham.High.School
🌟 Girls Lead the Way in Sports Leadership 🌟⚽💪
We are incredibly proud of 14 outstanding female students from Years 8, 9, and 10 who represented our school at the Redbridge School Sport Collective Football Leadership Event, held at Frenford Football Club.⚽💪
Throughout the day, our students led engaging football sessions for Year 3 and 4 pupils from across the borough, helping younger children build confidence, develop skills and enjoy sport in a fun and supportive environment.⚽💪
Their leadership, enthusiasm, and professionalism were truly inspiring. They showcased the very best of our school community—acting as role models and demonstrating the values we strive to instil in all our students.⚽💪
👏 A huge well done to our sports leaders for making the event such a success!⚽💪
📣 Girls interested in getting involved in sport are warmly invited to join:
Girls Football Club with Mr Newsam
Netball Club with Ms Steel and Ms Semon
#TheCaterhamWay - empowering our students to lead, inspire, and thrive—on and off the pitch! ⚽💪⚽💪
#RedbridgeSport #StudentLeadership #GirlsInSport #ProudToBeRedbridge #ExtraCurricularExcellence@Caterham.High.School
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