Woldingham School
Woldingham School is a girls boarding and day school in Woldingham, Surrey, educating pupils aged 11 - 18 and founded in 1842. Boarding fees are £0 - £0 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Woldingham
The story, ethos and character of Woldingham.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Head
- Mrs Sue Baillie
A leading day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 set in beautiful Surrey countryside, Woldingham develops courageous, confident and compassionate young women through our empowered learning approach and values-driven ethos. Our rural location is easy to get to.
With Woldingham station adjoining the school grounds, London is just 30 minutes by train and the school is easily accessible for families in Surrey, Kent and Sussex. The stunning mansion at the heart of the school sits alongside purpose-built science labs, humanities and hubs, studios for art, drama and music, a professional standard auditorium seating 630, and a state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre, which includes a lecture theatre, collaboration room and a café.
Girls achieve outstanding GCSE and A Level results.
Students secure places at leading UK and international universities, opening doors to exciting careers. Students choose from a wide range of academic enrichment opportunities, including a vibrant talks series, leadership and coaching programmes and real-life business projects.
Woldingham also has dynamic programmes for our academic and co-curricular scholars. Woldingham boasts an exceptional programme of sport, performing arts, clubs and societies, enabling students to develop a comprehensive range of skills, expertise and interests.
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Academics at Woldingham
What pupils study at Woldingham — and where it takes them.
of English, Mathematics and Science, Humanities (Geography, History and Theology), two modern languages (choice of French, German or Spanish) plus Latin, four creative subjects (Art, Music, Drama and Design Technology), PE, Computer Science and Health Education.
Students who require extra learning , or for whom English is not a first , are offered dedicated lessons in of a option. In Year 9 students continue to study English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Theology, PE, and Health Education.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
89% of students gained a at their first or second choice university, many accepting places at prestigious Ox Bridge and Russell Group universities, studying a wide range of subjects in the Sciences, Business and Economics, Maths and the Arts. A full list of 2020 leavers destinations can be found here.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Woldingham
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Woldingham.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 4, Boys 0, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
See our Boarding page. At Woldingham students board by year group in different locations around the school. Some year board in the beautiful Main House whilst others are located in modern, purpose built boarding houses. All provide comfortable, homely environments in which the students can totally relax, in the care of our experienced housemistresses.
Our Year 10 housemistress is also our International Coordinator and is dedicated to the welfare of our international students, who are encouraged to embrace and celebrate their individual cultures. Throughout the school year important holidays, such as Chinese New Year, are recognised with activities across the school and in the boarding houses.
At Woldingham students board by year group in well equipped, comfortable boarding houses. Students are looked after by our experienced and caring boarding staff, who understand how to help them settle in quickly and make the most of school life.
In Years 7 & 8 girls from the same year share rooms in of four, which they are encouraged to decorate and personalise. There are shared bathroom and shower facilities per corridor, which include privacy cubicles where girls can change and hang up their clothes, towel etc.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Woldingham admissions
How children join Woldingham, and how we make it simple.
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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 Woldingham School is an academically selective school and we have a high expectation of competency in English skills, especially for years 9, 10 and the Sixth Form. We can consider enquiries during the year for entrance in the Spring or Summer Terms (January or April).
Application procedure and entrance tests Parents should: 1) Complete online Registration Form by the published deadline (usually the end of September/early October the year before the joining date) 2) Pay Registration fee which can be paid online 3) Send a copy of most recent school report Entrance Tests 11+ ISEB Pre Test - online assessments in English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning 12+ Online exams in English and Maths 13+ Online exams in English, Maths and Science 14+ Online exams in English, Maths and Science 16+ Online Cognitive Ability Test (Sciences or Humanities version) written exams in two of the applicants chosen A level subjects These entrance tests take in November preceding the entry year.
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Woldingham fees & funding
What Woldingham 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 Woldingham.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Woldingham against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Woldingham location & travel
Where Woldingham is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Marden Park, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7YA, England Airport transfer Catax Ltd. +44 (0)1883 345151 Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0)1883 654206 Website https://www. woldinghamschool. co. uk/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
London Gatwick 16 30 2. London Heathrow 36 45 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Woldingham 1 5 Local accommodation Coulsdon Manor Hotel 5.8 miles from Woldingham Coulsdon Court Road, Coulsdon, Surrey Tel: +44 (0)871 376 9900 Nutfield Priory Hotel 7.9 miles from Woldingham Nutfield Road, Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey +44 (0) 845 072 7485 Local area & attractions London City - 25 minutes from Woldingham on the train.
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