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Woldingham School

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School Level

Prep and Senior

Boarding Age

11-18

Courses

GCSE and A-Level

Locations

South East England

Size

550

Gender

Girls

Woldingham School Overview​

Woldingham School, founded in 1842 as the Sacred Heart Convent, is a leading Roman Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. Located in Surrey, the school sits within a spacious estate and benefits from its own train station, offering direct links to central London in just 45 minutes.

Around half of the students board, and approximately 30% come from overseas, including countries such as China, Spain, Russia, and the United States. The school has a strong reputation for academic and personal development, and its alumnae include renowned actresses Vivien Leigh, Maureen O’Sullivan, and Carey Mulligan.

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Woldingham School Courses And Programmes

Woldingham has a strong academic focus, with a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:7. This allows for more individual support and better access to resources. Science is a particular strength at the school. 

Students can also take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), which helps them build independent research and presentation skills in a subject of personal interest. Most leavers go on to top universities in the UK and worldwide, including Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, New York University, and the University of Toronto.

Years 7-9

All students study:

  • English Language and Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Biology, Chemistry and Physics
  • Theology
  • At least one modern foreign language

Core subjects continue, with students choosing up to three additional options from a wide selection, including:

  • Art
  • Computer Science
  • Design & Technology
  • Drama
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • History
  • Latin
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Spanish

Latin or Greek can also be taken off-timetable as an additional GCSE.

Students select from 25 A Level subjects, including:

  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Media Studies
  • Politics
  • As well as traditional academic subjects

 

Sixth Formers also have the option to complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This helps develop independent research, analysis and presentation skills in a topic of personal interest.

The THRIVE programme runs alongside academic studies to help students build resilience, confidence and a growth mindset.

Academic enrichment is also strong, with:

  • Societies for debating, law, and philosophy
  • Additional qualifications in subjects like further maths, financial studies, and sports leadership

Woldingham School Fees

Years 7–8

  • Full Boarding (7 nights/week): £14,150 per term (£16,980 incl. VAT)

  • Weekly Boarding (5 nights/week): £12,430 per term (£14,916 incl. VAT)

  • Day (Tuition only): £8,000 per term (£9,600 incl. VAT)

Years 9–Upper Sixth

  • Full Boarding (7 nights/week): £15,990 per term (£19,188 incl. VAT)

  • Weekly Boarding (5 nights/week): £14,085 per term (£16,092 incl. VAT)

  • Day (Tuition only): £9,450 per term (£11,340 incl. VAT)

Woldingham School Application Deadline

11+, 13+ and Sixth Form Entry

Application and Assessment

  • Registration Deadline (all entry points): 30 September 2025

  • 11+ Assessment Day: 3 November 2025

  • 13+ Assessment Day: 12 November 2025

  • Sixth Form Assessment Day: 13 October 2025

  • Decision Letters Emailed: By 8 December 2025

  • Acceptance Form and Deposit Due (11+ only): By midday 2 March 2026

Scholarships

  • Co-curricular Scholarship Form Deadline:

    • 11+ and 13+: 15 October 2025

    • Sixth Form: 10 October 2025

  • Scholarship Auditions:

    • Sixth Form: Week commencing 10 November 2025

    • 11+ and 13+: Week commencing 19 January 2026

  • Scholarship Decision Letters:

    • 11+ and 13+: By 6 February 2026

    • Sixth Form: By 8 December 2025

Welcome Events

  • New Families Supper: Mid-June 2026

  • Welcome and Induction Days: Early September 2026

Bursaries (Sixth Form only)

  • Bursary Application Request Deadline: 30 September 2025

  • Bursary Application Submission Deadline: 24 October 2025

  • Bursary Award Letters: By end of January 2026

13+ Deferred Entry (2028)

  • Assessment: As per 11+ process

  • Conditional on continued good progress at current school

  • Further 13+ assessments required in Year 8 for academic setting and scholarships

Woldingham School Boarding And Pastoral Care

At Woldingham, boarders live with others in their year group, creating a strong sense of belonging. Each house is led by a Housemistress and supported by Residential Assistants who are present during the evenings to offer care and guidance.

Boarding starts in Marden and then moves into Main House. These first stages are designed to build community, develop independence, and establish routines that support academic and personal growth throughout a pupil’s time at the school.

Woldingham School Extracurricular Activities

To support a well-rounded education, Woldingham offers excellent facilities and opportunities beyond the classroom. The school has invested in a modern, multi-functional sports centre. It includes a gym, fitness studio, dance room, squash court, indoor swimming pool, and tennis courts.

Creative arts are also a strong focus. Students regularly take part in drama and music performances, with the Choir and Orchestra invited to perform both in the UK and across Europe. The school’s location gives easy access to London’s theatres and galleries, enriching pupils’ cultural experience.

Art holds a key place in school life. Almost every year, students receive offers from top art schools such as Central Saint Martins. Pupils frequently win national awards in drama, music, and art, some even receiving recognition from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).

School fee

Year 9

£57,564

Year 10 - 11

£57,564

Year 12 - 13

£57,564

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2024 Exam Results (A - Levels)

A* - A

51%

A* - B

82%

2024 Exam Results (IB)

Average Points

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2024 Exam Results (GCSE)

A* - A

77%

A* - B

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