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Caterham School vs Westminster School

Caterham School is a co-ed day and boarding school in Caterham, Tandridge (ages 11–18); Westminster School is a co-ed boarding school in Westminster (ages 13–18). Day fees reach £30,375 a year at Caterham School against £46,353 at Westminster School. At A-level, A*–A rates are 67% and 87%.

FieldCaterham SchoolCaterham, TandridgeWestminster SchoolWestminster
Houseroom Index86.27/100 (#23)92.01/100 (#4)
Day fees / yr£28,995 – £30,375£46,353
Boarding fees / yr£60,510 – £63,765£65,976
GCSE 9–7 %92%97%
A-level A*–A %67%87%
Oxbridge offers12 offers (7%)72 offers (36.7%)
Ages11–1813–18
GenderCo-edCo-ed
Day / boardingDay or boardingBoarding
Pupils1,029780
LocationCaterham, TandridgeWestminster
Next open day7 Oct 20267 Nov 2026
Registration deadline12 Oct 2026—

Latest published figures. A dash means not published.

Caterham School vs Westminster School: common questions

Which is more expensive, Caterham School or Westminster School?
Westminster School has the higher published day fees, up to £46,353 a year against up to £30,375 at Caterham School.
Which has better results, Caterham School or Westminster School?
On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, Westminster School recorded the stronger A-level results: 87% of grades at A*–A against 67% at Caterham School.
Can I apply to both Caterham School and Westminster School?
Yes. UK independent schools run separate registration processes, so families routinely register with more than one school and decide once offers arrive. Each school sets its own registration deadline and assessment dates, so check both timelines early. Some close a year or more ahead of entry.