Charterhouse
Godalming, Surrey, South East · GU7 2DX
Founded in 1611, Charterhouse is one of England's long-established independent boarding schools, set in Godalming, Surrey, and educating around 1,030 pupils aged 13 to 18. The school admits boys and girls, holds a Church of England character, and earned an 'excellent' judgement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate for both education quality and personal development. With 466 pupils in the sixth form, it has a substantial senior cohort and a broad curriculum spanning GCSE, A-level, the IB and the EPQ. Boarding sits at the heart of school life, and entry is available at 11+.
1,030
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£46,773
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 13-18
- Pupils
- 1,030
- Location
- Godalming, Surrey, South East
- Website
- https://www.charterhouse.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01483 291600
Headteacher
Head Dr Alex Peterken
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
76%
A-level A*-A
54%
A-level A*-B
83%
Teaching & academics
Results are strong across both stages: 76% of GCSE grades reached 9-7, while at A-level 54% were A*-A and 83% A*-B. The academic offer is unusually wide, from sciences and further mathematics to logic and philosophy, classical civilisation and Chinese, and modern languages including French, Spanish, German, Italian and Chinese. The choice of GCSE, A-level, IB and EPQ pathways gives families genuine flexibility in how pupils are stretched.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 466
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 39.56%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is prominent, with football, hockey and cricket among the main games. Scholarships in drama, music, art, sport and design and innovation point to serious commitment beyond the classroom, and these areas run alongside the school's academic awards.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1611
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Year 9 and 10 pupils are not permitted smartphones but may have basic 'brick phones' to enable communication with their parents. Devices are school-purchased and restricted, while mobile phones are only allowed at certain times of the day, depending on age and stage.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £46,773
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £60,048
Transformational and partial bursaries
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 17 September 2024
The last word
A historic, full-boarding school with the breadth and results to match its fees; bursaries, including transformational awards, widen the door for families who could not otherwise consider it.
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Charterhouse 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Charterhouse located?
Charterhouse is located at Godalming, Godalming, GU7 2DX.
What type of school is Charterhouse?
Charterhouse is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Charterhouse?
Charterhouse has approximately 1,030 pupils on roll.
What is Charterhouse's inspection rating?
Charterhouse is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 17 September 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.