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Whitgift School

South Croydon, Surrey, United Kingdom

BoysFull, Weekly boardingAges 10-18Independent1,478 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

42.8/ 100
National
Academic record86
Press reputation43
Prestige38
Parental signal32

The Worldly ranking measures a school's external standing from publicly sourced signals — academic results, press coverage, alumni and awards — scored out of 100. It is objective and separate from the Boardingly scorecard above. Signal coverage: 75%. Provisional while we widen sourcing.

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelIB

Entrance requirements

All UK applicants are invited to sit entrance exams at the school. Overseas applicants arrange invigilation at their current school or local British Council. Successful exam candidates are invited for a conversation with a senior member of staff. Entry points are 10+, 11+, 13+, 14+, and 16+.

Life & activities

Sports

HockeyRugbyCricket

Arts

DramaMusic

Extra-curricular

Combined Cadet Force (CCF)Duke of Edinburgh AwardOutdoor Education120+ clubs and societies

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full, Weekly

Dining: Boarding students: all meals included. Day students (Lower First and First Form): lunch invoiced termly at £5.15 per meal. Second Form and above: food items individually priced.

Pastoral care: Whitgift places strong emphasis on pastoral care and attention to the individual; every boy is well known and valued. Dedicated pastoral care and support are described as the foundations upon which all boys develop a sense of belonging and find their own place and path, guided by talented and engaging staff.

Boarding houses

Founder's House

Latest inspection