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Prior's Field School

Godalming, Surrey, South East · GU7 2RH

Founded in 1902, Prior's Field is a small girls' school in Godalming offering both day and boarding places to pupils aged 11 to 18. With 336 girls on roll and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 13, it has an intimate, close-knit feel. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good overall in its most recent inspection, while singling out pupils' personal development as excellent and confirming that compliance standards were met. A notable 38% of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to working closely with girls who learn in different ways.

336

Pupils

good

ISI

£29,988

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-18
Pupils: 336
Pupil:teacher ratio: 13
Location: Godalming, Surrey, South East
Website: www.priorsfieldschool.com
Telephone: 01483 810551

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Zoe Ireland

Latest results

Attainment 8

35.8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

61%

A-level A*-A

27%

A-level A*-B

65%

Teaching & academics

At GCSE, 61% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, though the school's Attainment 8 score of 35.8 sits below the national average of 46.9, and the headline measure of grade 5+ in English and Maths is reported at 0%, so parents will want to discuss results directly with the school. The sixth form is small, with 31 pupils, and around two-thirds of A-level entries reach A*-B. Sciences feature strongly across the curriculum, with Biology, Chemistry and Physics among the popular GCSE choices, and an EPQ is offered alongside GCSEs and A-levels.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 31

Popular A-level subjects

Business StudiesBiology

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 38.39%
EHC plans: 0.3%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicSportingMusicalArtisticDramatic

Languages

FrenchSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

SpanishPhysicsGeographyChemistryBiologyArt & DesignDramaDesign & Technology

Sport

Main sports

HockeyNetball

Beyond the classroom

Hockey and netball are the mainstay team sports, and scholarships are available across academic, sporting, musical, artistic and dramatic strands. Drama, Art & Design and Design & Technology all draw strong GCSE numbers, pointing to a creative streak alongside the academic programme.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1902
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Phone-free space using Yondr system

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £26,460 - £29,988
Boarding fees (per year): £45,078 - £50,226

Inspection reports

ISI rating: good
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 25 November 2025

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The last word

A small, personal girls' school with boarding on offer and clear strengths in pastoral care and the creative subjects; prospective families should look closely at the academic results and ask how each girl is supported.

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