Whitgift School
Whitgift School is a girls boarding and day school in Croydon, Surrey, educating pupils aged 10 - 18 and founded in 1596. Boarding fees are £19,770 - £19,770 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 13 - 18
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Whitgift
The story, ethos and character of Whitgift.
- Setting
- Town
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Mr Toby Seth
Key Facts -Top IB School in the world. Over the last 5 years our average points score has been between 37 and 41 -We also offer A-Levels and of course GCSEs -Over 100 sports, clubs and societies -University destinations: Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, King's College, Imperial, UCL, Princeton, Harvard, Brown -Dedicated Higher Education Team to University applications -Outstanding sporting facilities, with an indoor swimming pool, modern air-conditioned gym, basketball, badminton and squash courts as well as table tennis.
-Leading School for Sport: Football, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, but an array other sports including Basketball, Golf, Badminton, Squash, Fencing, Swimming and many others. -Hockey is one of our main sports (last season the School made History by winning the U16 and U18 doube in the England Hockey indoor and Outdoor National Titles, back to back - this has never been achieved by any school before.
Whitgift also became the U19 Independent Schools Hockey National Champions).
Warmth and welcoming IB and A-level results One of the biggest and well-known co-curricular programmes in the United Kingdom Sport provision - leading school in the country including national titles in most sports, tours around the world and alumni who are now professional athletes Notable alumnni: Jamal Musiala (Football, Bayern Munich and Germany), Callum Hudson-Odoi (Football, England and Nottingham Forrest), Time Davie (Director General of the BBC) Whitgift had 4 Olympians at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Joe Choong (Modern Pentathlon) Zach Wallace (Hockey), Jack Waller (Hockey) and Lawrence Okoye (Discus).
Co-Curricular programme Languages and exchange programmes around the world Highest number of Duke of Edinburgh participants in the country School history The School was founded in 1596 by John Whitgift, Elizabeth I's last Archbishop of Canterbury, and opened in 1600, making it Croydon's oldest school; the present Headmaster, Chris Ramsey is the twenty-seventh in the School's history.
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Academics at Whitgift
What pupils study at Whitgift — and where it takes them.
typically include English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), and a modern foreign such as French, German, or Spanish. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional subjects, including but not limited to History, Geography, Philosophy, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, and additional modern foreign languages.
The curriculum is designed to cater to individual interests and strengths, allowing students to tailor their studies to their aspirations and future career goals. VI Form (A Level or IB)Whitgift School's VI Form offers a diverse and challenging curriculum that prepares students for higher education and beyond.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Over the past 5 years, Whitgift boys have gone to study at the following Universities: Oxford Cambridge US Harvard University Carnegie Mellon University Boston University Northwestern University Princeton University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Santa Barbara University of Michigan Other International Destinations 2023: Mc Gill University, Canada University of Toronto, Canada Keio University, Japan The University of Hong Kong University of Western Australia, Australia UKDurham University Imperial College London King's College London, University of London Loughborough University Newcastle University Royal College of Music St George's, University of London The University of Edinburgh UCL (University College London) University of Bath University of Birmingham University of Bristol University of Exeter University of Leeds University of Liverpool University of Manchester University of St Andrews
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Whitgift
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Whitgift.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 0, Boys 1, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
This peer system is an integral part of the pastoral care, providing additional layers of guidance and fostering a family-like atmosphere within the boarding houses. Prep/Homework Prep begins at 17:15 Third and and Fourth Forms complete prep in the school library: 17:15 - 18:45 At 19:15, second prep session begins for 5th and Lower 6th Boarders' activities Boarder's Activities During activity time, some form of recreational activity is encouraged and this may involve: Use of the school sports facilities (Gym, Sports Centre and Squash Courts) Use of music practice facilities.
3rd and 4th form pupils should all attend boarder's activity time and hand phones in on arrival. For 5th, L6th and U6th Pupils Boarder's activity time is optional. Saturdays Boys are actively encouraged to partake in the school's cocurricular programme be this through partaking in sports fixtures across a range of sports or musical practice and preparation.
The construction of a new, superbly-equipped boarding house, opened in 2013, has enabled us to substantially increase the number of boarding places available, to a total of 120. We offer weekly and termly boarding. Founders House, Boys, 13-18 (Boys) Exterior of Whitgift's Boarding House, 'Founder's House'.
Founders House, Boys, 13-18 (Boys) Pictures of typical rooms in the boarding house and a picture of the boarding house medical room. Founders House, Boys, 13-18 (Boys) Communal areas of the boarding house at Whitgift. Founders House, Boys, 13-18 (Boys) "The Founder's House staff are passionate about what they do, and they really care about your individual needs; they know each 's likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses.
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Whitgift admissions
How children join Whitgift, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school We are very happy to meet and discuss links with educational recruitment agencies. We do not give commission on day places although we are willing to agree terms and conditions with regarding to boarding candidates.
Agents must realize that Whitgift is primarily an academic school with an outstanding reputation for all aspects of co-curricular life, most notably sport, music and drama. Application procedure and entrance tests There are three main stages to the application process at Whitgift School: Complete an application form Undertake our entrance test Be interviewed English levels required for entry to the school English is the mode of teaching throughout the school and, as a result, a strong understanding of written and spoken English is required.
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Whitgift fees & funding
What Whitgift costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Whitgift.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Whitgift against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Whitgift location & travel
Where Whitgift is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Haling Park, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6YT , England Airport transfer The School is happy to arrange taxis to and from London Heathrow and Gatwick on behalf of families. We use a trusted local taxi company with all drivers DBS checked.
Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0)208 688 9222 Website https://www. whitgift. co. uk/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. London Gatwick 18 30 2. London Heathrow 42 70 3. London Stansted 68 90 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
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