Woldingham School
Caterham, Surrey, South East · CR3 7YA
A Catholic boarding and day school for girls set in Surrey, Woldingham has educated pupils since 1842 and today teaches around 550 girls aged 11 to 19. Its standout feature is an exceptionally low pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly seven to one, which allows for genuinely close attention. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent across the board in its most recent inspection, including for pupils' personal development, and found it fully compliant. Boarding sits at the heart of school life, with a thoughtful, age-graded approach to phone use that keeps the younger years largely phone-free during the day.
550
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£35,178
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Pupils
- 550
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 7
- Location
- Caterham, Surrey, South East
- Website
- www.woldinghamschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01883 349431
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Sue Baillie
Latest results
Attainment 8
31.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
50%
A-level A*-A
50%
A-level A*-B
81%
Teaching & academics
Around half of GCSE entries are awarded the top grades of 9 to 7, and at A-level half of results are A*-A with more than four in five reaching A*-B. The sixth form of about 160 girls supports a notably broad curriculum, from sciences and economics to history of art, Chinese and drama, alongside the EPQ for those wanting an independent research challenge. Languages are a clear strength, with French, German, Spanish and Chinese all on offer. The school also provides SEN support to a substantial proportion of pupils, around 27 per cent.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 160
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 27.15%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is wide-ranging, taking in netball, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics and swimming. The performing arts run deep too, reflected in dedicated scholarships for drama, performing arts, music and art as well as for academics and sport.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1842
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Years 7-11 are phone-free during the school day. Sixth formers may only use mobile phones in specified sixth form areas. Boarders in years 7 to 9 may only use their mobile phones for a short time before morning registration and at the end of the school day, as well as for around one hour in the evening. Boarders in years 7-11 hand in phones overnight, with some flexibility at weekends for years 10-11.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £29,778 - £35,178
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £46,266 - £59,514
Means-tested bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 9 June 2023
The last word
A small, close-knit Catholic girls' school where boarding life and a seven-to-one staffing ratio shape the experience. Means-tested bursaries and a generous spread of scholarships help widen access to its considerable fees.
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Woldingham School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Woldingham School located?
Woldingham School is located at Marden Park, Woldingham, Caterham, CR3 7YA.
What type of school is Woldingham School?
Woldingham School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Woldingham School?
Woldingham School has approximately 550 pupils on roll.
What is Woldingham School's inspection rating?
Woldingham School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 9 June 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.