Academic Overview
Our vision at Charterhouse focuses on promoting academic rigour, developing intellectual curiosity and nurturing in children the ability and desire to learn independently.
We foster the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for our pupils to succeed in a complex, fast-changing, multi-cultural society. Engaging learning and inspirational teaching are at the heart of what we do; we aim to develop in our pupils a breadth of academic interests and pursuits, to foster in them a rich interior life through their learning, and to instil in them high expectations and an appetite for challenge, self-reflection and improvement.
The breadth of our curriculum reflects the flexibility that is desirable for our pupils to develop their individual talents, independence, interests, abilities and aptitudes.
We are responsive to individual pupils’ learning and pastoral needs and we promote a widely-understood culture of our philosophy of learning: a strong belief in self-directed learning and pupil leadership with a close eye on the wider values that we hold dear at Charterhouse: responsibility, kindness, perseverance, open-mindedness and moral courage.
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Latest Academic News
![Science Busking with Busbridge Junior School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733925873/charterhouseorguk/vidznlutka4lkb4kgsvx/ScienceBusking.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733925873/charterhouseorguk/vidznlutka4lkb4kgsvx/ScienceBusking.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733925873/charterhouseorguk/vidznlutka4lkb4kgsvx/ScienceBusking.jpg","width":800}])
A group of nine enthusiastic sixth form pupils recently visited Busbridge Junior School to launch an exciting new Science outreach initiative: Science Busking.
![Topic of Cancer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733915123/charterhouseorguk/kj0yi6ytuwj1p5albahz/UniofSurreyWorkshopthumb1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733915123/charterhouseorguk/kj0yi6ytuwj1p5albahz/UniofSurreyWorkshopthumb1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733915123/charterhouseorguk/kj0yi6ytuwj1p5albahz/UniofSurreyWorkshopthumb1.jpg","width":800}])
A group of 10 enthusiastic biologists visited the University of Surrey to participate in 'The Topic of Cancer' workshop.
![A Picture of Parliament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733138969/charterhouseorguk/cvernyukkpxcg3hu0cvr/PoliticsSocietyRichardTicethumb1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733138969/charterhouseorguk/cvernyukkpxcg3hu0cvr/PoliticsSocietyRichardTicethumb1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733138969/charterhouseorguk/cvernyukkpxcg3hu0cvr/PoliticsSocietyRichardTicethumb1.jpg","width":800}])
The Politics Society had the privilege of welcoming Richard Tice, Deputy Leader of Reform UK, for a memorable evening offering pupils an insight into political life.
![Mr Kane Achieves The 99]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732701924/charterhouseorguk/jqqucj9oc4hkc8su3igo/AnthonyKane-The99thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732701924/charterhouseorguk/jqqucj9oc4hkc8su3igo/AnthonyKane-The99thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732701924/charterhouseorguk/jqqucj9oc4hkc8su3igo/AnthonyKane-The99thumb.jpg","width":800}])
Mr Anthony Kane is the first person to complete the Charterhouse Reading List: The 99.
![Spotlight on Politics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732116024/charterhouseorguk/cjm60lvlorvmikeol0v9/PoliticsSocietyLecturethumb1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732116024/charterhouseorguk/cjm60lvlorvmikeol0v9/PoliticsSocietyLecturethumb1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732116024/charterhouseorguk/cjm60lvlorvmikeol0v9/PoliticsSocietyLecturethumb1.jpg","width":800}])
The Politics Society welcomed Old Carthusian Mark Garnier OBE, MP for Wyre Forest, for an engaging and insightful evening.
![Caterham History Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732112041/charterhouseorguk/kw3mujy4mugutw52iebe/Historythumb1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732112041/charterhouseorguk/kw3mujy4mugutw52iebe/Historythumb1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732112041/charterhouseorguk/kw3mujy4mugutw52iebe/Historythumb1.jpg","width":800}])
A perfect day for Carthusian historians to discover compelling stories from prominent historians and authors.
![Exploring The Other Place]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732103826/charterhouseorguk/tksrpng2nldnpmg1zgdb/Nationaltheatreconferencethumb1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732103826/charterhouseorguk/tksrpng2nldnpmg1zgdb/Nationaltheatreconferencethumb1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732103826/charterhouseorguk/tksrpng2nldnpmg1zgdb/Nationaltheatreconferencethumb1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732103826/charterhouseorguk/tksrpng2nldnpmg1zgdb/Nationaltheatreconferencethumb1.jpg","width":809}])
Academic Drama attended the National Theatre Student Conference, gaining invaluable insights for their A Level studies.
![Mastering the Argument: A Winning Debate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732097026/charterhouseorguk/fql0mori7rdijlqhfpgi/DebatingMaceHeat.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732097026/charterhouseorguk/fql0mori7rdijlqhfpgi/DebatingMaceHeat.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732097026/charterhouseorguk/fql0mori7rdijlqhfpgi/DebatingMaceHeat.jpg","width":800}])
The Senior Debating Team shone at a recent heat in the Schools' MACE.
![Martin Klosterfelde Art Talk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732102299/charterhouseorguk/dmfeksv2bybkmhgc94gf/GermanArtTalkthumb1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732102299/charterhouseorguk/dmfeksv2bybkmhgc94gf/GermanArtTalkthumb1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732102299/charterhouseorguk/dmfeksv2bybkmhgc94gf/GermanArtTalkthumb1.jpg","width":800}])
On Monday night, we were fortunate to have Mr Klosterfelde, a Charterhouse parent, speak to us about his extensive career in art dealership.
![Debating Diplomacy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731936252/charterhouseorguk/jsxjnlvcpvi6ndrdsufb/MUNconferenceatRGSthumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731936252/charterhouseorguk/jsxjnlvcpvi6ndrdsufb/MUNconferenceatRGSthumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731936252/charterhouseorguk/jsxjnlvcpvi6ndrdsufb/MUNconferenceatRGSthumb.jpg","width":800}])
On Saturday 9 November, eight of our pupils shone at RGS Guildford's Model United Nations conference, where 240 delegates from 24 schools engaged in dynamic debates and showcased exceptional diplomacy.
