Woldingham School

A leading day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 set in extensive grounds in beautiful Surrey countryside, Woldingham develops courageous, confident and compassionate young women through our empowered learning approach and values-driven ethos.

With Woldingham station adjoining the school grounds, central 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 language hubs, studios for art, drama and music, a professional standard auditorium seating 630, a wellbeing hub and a state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre, which includes a lecture theatre, collaboration room and a café. As well as excellent outdoor sports facilities, we have a tennis dome for year-round play, an indoor swimming pool, gym, dance studio, and our multi-purpose sports hall hosts indoor cricket nets and astroturf rollout pitches.

Empowered learning is our student-centred, teacher-led approach that aims to: inspire students to love their subjects; create independent learners; and cater for the needs of each individual student. Girls achieve outstanding GCSE and A Level results. In 2026, half of A Level grades awarded were A*/A, with more than 80% A*-B. At GCSE, over 60% of grades were at 9-7, with students achieving an overall overage of more than half a grade higher than predicted. Students leave Woldingham as confident, resilient, independent, life-long learners and 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, bespoke leadership and coaching courses and real-life business projects. Alongside dynamic programmes for our academic and co-curricular scholars, we have an exceptional programme of sport, performing arts, clubs and societies, which enables all our students to develop a comprehensive range of skills, expertise and interests. From Book Club to ballet, Glee Club to golf, History Society to horse riding, and STEM Society to Symphony Orchestra, there’s something for everyone at Woldingham.

Boarders thrive in Woldingham’s supportive community and beautiful surroundings. They are looked after by our experienced boarding staff and Woldingham feels like a big family, where girls flourish and form lasting friendships. With full, weekly and flexi-boarding options, Woldingham offers flexibility to suit all families.

Woldingham’s staff are experts in teaching in an all-girls educational setting. In our supportive, stimulating school community, students are known, challenged and empowered.

A pioneer of girls’ education since 1842, Woldingham continues to look to the future with new facilities including our wellbeing hub and Sixth Form Centre, our use of innovative technology, and world-class teaching and learning.

A Sacred Heart Catholic school, Woldingham warmly welcomes students of all faiths and none to a thriving school community founded on values derived from the Sacred Heart goals of faith, intellect, social awareness, community and personal growth.