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Caterham School is an independent coeducational day and boarding school in Caterham , Surrey and a member of the Headmasters' And Headmistresses' Conference . Caterham Boys' School was founded in 1811 in Lewisham, by the Reverend John Townsend to provide a boarding education for the sons of Congregationalist ministers. By 1884, the School had outgrown its premises, and the 114 boys with their teaching staff moved to the present site in the North Downs in Surrey. In 1890, Caterham opened its doors to the sons of laymen and to day boys. In 1995, after 184 years as a boys' day and boarding school, it merged with Eothen School for girls (founded by the Misses Pye in 1892) to become a Coeducational school. The schools fees are comparable with other leading Independent Schools in the area. If the applicant performs well on the entrance exam tests, the school sometimes gives out scholarships. The Preparatory School now has 272 pupils and the senior school (11 years to 18 years)has 746 pupils of which circa 150 board. Academic results have improved steadily over the years and A Level results have now established the school in the Top 100 of UK Independent Schools. The majority of the sixth form go on to top tier universities. The 80 acre campus provides many facilties for extra curricular activity including 17 different sports, 10 music groups and over 30 clubs and societies. Caterham School also has a school council called Caterham School Council. Each year elects one boy and one girl rep along with four deputy boy reps two boys and two girls in an election. The current Headmaster is Rob Davey, appointed in 1995. NOTABLE OLD CATERHAMIANS
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