Where is St Catherine's School?

St Catherine's School is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU5 0AZ), in the parish of Bramley.

How do I get to St Catherine's School?

The nearest railway station is Shalford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU5 0AZ.

Is St Catherine's School a protected site?

Yes — St Catherine's School is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).

Is St Catherine's School free to visit?

Yes, St Catherine's School is free to enter.

How do I get to St Catherine's School?

The nearest railway station is Shalford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU5 0AZ.

Historic churches · South East England

St Catherine's School

In or near Wonersh.

Free admission

St Catherine's School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

St Catherine's School as seen from the old railway station in Bramley - geograph.org.uk - 528730 — Clare — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Shalford · 2.0 km

Free entry

St Catherine's School is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Official information

St Catherine's School is a prestigious girls' school in Surrey that emphasizes academic excellence and personal development. It offers a supportive environment where students are encouraged to build confidence and resilience through a wide range of activities and dedicated pastoral care.

Protected designations

National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

St Catherine's School is located in South-East England. It is an independent girls' school known for its academic excellence and strong emphasis on personal development. The school provides a range of educational opportunities, fostering a supportive learning environment.

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Background

History

St Catherine's School opened in 1885 with seventeen pupils, 11 boarders and 9 day pupils. Miss Susan Burnett was the founding headmistress. The school was founded during a time when various movements within the Church of England and other Christian denominations were pushing for more freedom for women, especially in matters such as participating in services and in education. A group of local country gentry formed a committee to establish a school for ‘middle class’ girls – among them were Revd. Canon Musgrave, Revd. John Sapte, the George Cubitt (later Lord Ashcombe), Joseph Merriman, Headmaster of Cranleigh and the MP for South Surrey William Brodrick. A notable feature of the campus is…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.1970, -0.5580
County: Surrey
District: Waverley
Parish: Bramley
Postcode: GU5 0AZ
Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
Established: 1885
Nearest railway station: Shalford — 2 km
Official site: www.stcatherines.info

Sources

wikidata: Q7592765 (CC0)
wikipedia: St Catherine's School, Bramley (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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