St Catherine's, Bramley is a A-Level school in Bramley, United Kingdom. It serves 622 students for students aged 11–18. Annual tuition ranges from $33,490 to $58,598 USD.
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Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Scholarships and bursaries available at 11+ and 16+ in Art, Textiles, Drama, Music, and Sport. Means-tested bursaries available to external applicants. Awards up to 100% of fees with potential additional coverage (uniform, iPads, travel, music tuition, Duke of Edinburgh's Award) bringing total support up to 110%. Requires detailed submission, home visit, and passing entrance test.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Day (Years 7-13) | — | £26,300 |
| Boarding (Years 7-13) | — | £46,100 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (2 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
St Catherine's is a girls' boarding school set in 23 acres of parkland in Bramley, Surrey, offering outstanding sports, music, and drama facilities. Consistently ranked in the top 10 girls' boarding schools for A-Level results with national sporting success in lacrosse, netball, and swimming. The school emphasises individual development and rounded education through flexible boarding options and extensive extracurricular opportunities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Form (Year 12) | Entrance Examination in candidate's chosen subjects, plus Zoom interview with Director of Studies, Head of Sixth Form, and relevant Head(s) of Department for overseas applicants | Autumn Term | — |
How to apply
- Register as applicant
- Sit Entrance Examination (at British Council centre or approved centre)
- Interview (for overseas applicants)
- Notification of outcome
- Confirm final option choices
Open events
- Sixth Form Open Evening (September)
Only Sixth Form (Year 12) entry process documented. No details found for 11+ or 13+ entry.
Why Families Choose
- Academic excellence—Top 10 A-Level results
- National sporting success and sport-for-all philosophy
- Outstanding music and drama programmes
- Individual pupil attention and pastoral care
- Girls' education emphasising confidence and potential
- Flexible boarding options (full, weekly, day)
- Strong Russell Group and Oxbridge progression
University Destinations
Fees & Financials
Original currency: £15,380 per term (Boarding), £8,790 per term (Day Girls' Fees Senior School).
Boarding Life
Situated in 23 acres of parkland with outstanding sports, music and drama facilities.
Day Boarding, Full Boarding, and Weekly Boarding (Monday to Sunday). Girls may go home on Friday after school or remain for the full boarding weekend programme with activities and fixtures.
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent
Top 10 girls' boarding schools for A-Level resultsNational success in lacrosse, netball, and swimming
Davina McCall is a former pupil of St Catherine's Prep School