Woldingham School
Woldingham School is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11 to 18. The school is proud to be a pioneer of women's education and is one of the country's oldest girls' schools. The school has a clear ethos which underpins all they do: 'to provide an outstanding education that empowers women to change the world.'
Woldingham is one of the UK's oldest girls' schools and a proud pioneer of women's education. Attain asked the school, what makes Woldingham School different – and why should parents consider it?
Woldingham is a leading day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 set in 700 acres of the most beautiful Surrey countryside. Woldingham provides an inspiring place for students to become confident, compassionate and courageous young women. Students achieve outstanding GCSE and A Level results to secure places at leading UK and international universities, opening doors to exciting careers. Students learn to 'write your own story' through excellent teaching, boundless opportunities and first-rate pastoral care.
Despite Woldingham's peaceful location the school is remarkably easy to get to. London is just 30 minutes away by train.
Main House, the stunning 19th century mansion at the centre of the school, sits alongside purpose-built science labs, humanities and language hubs, studios for art, drama and music, and a professional-standard 630-seat auditorium.
Woldingham is perfect boarding. Boarders live with their own year group in comfortable, well-equipped boarding houses and there is a great sense of community. Flexiboarding (up to two nights a week) is a great introduction to boarding. Weekly boarding is increasingly popular.
Woldingham, one of the UK's oldest girls' schools, celebrated its 180th anniversary in 2022. It is a Sacred Heart Catholic school, warmly welcoming students of all faiths and none.
When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school.
Governance
The school is a registered charity managed by a board of governors. Read more on the Charity Commission website.
Inspections
The school was last inspected in January 2018. Read the inspection reports on the school's website.
Head
Julia Harrington is the Interim Head of Woldingham School and was previously the Headmistress of Queen Anne's School for 14 years.
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Information Morning
Information Mornings are held on a normal school day and provide an opportunity to meet the Head and tour the school. Parents should book via the school website.
Mar
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Information Morning
Information Mornings are held on a normal school day and provide an opportunity to meet the Head and tour the school. Parents should book via the school website.
Apr
27
Open Morning
An opportunity to tour the school, meet teaching staff and the Head. Parents should book via the school website.
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Woldingham celebrates 180 years
Pupils at Woldingham celebrated the school's 180th Anniversary recently, taking part in a range of '180 themed' activities. The events were part of a fundraising campaign for bursaries to enable future generations to enjoy a place at the school.
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Resounding success for Woldingham’s inaugural Orchestra Day
Students from primary and prep schools and members of Woldingham’s orchestra played alongside professional musicians from the London Mozart Players a gala concert, which included a performance of 'Press Play', composed and conducted by Jeff Moore.
