Godolphin School
 
Type

Girls

Student Numbers

Approximately 400

Age Range

11 - 18 years

Location

On the outskirts of Salisbury in the county of Wiltshire, approximately 1hour 45 minutes by road from London and 45 minutes from Bournemouth.
Nearest town: Salisbury
Nearest railway station: Salisbury (5 minutes from the school)
Local airport: Southampton (40 minutes from the school)

The School

Godolphin School was founded in 1726 and has occupied its present site since 1891. The main school building is Victorian, but there have been many additions since, including a 5-studio art department, a refurbished sixth form centre, boarding houses and, most recently, a splendid performing arts centre which opened in 1996. Although within walking distance of the centre of the ancient city of Salisbury with its famous cathedral, the school is surrounded by gardens and playing fields overlooking open countryside.

Academic Profile

Years 7 - 9 National Curriculum Key Stage 3 plus Drama, Latin, Religious Studies. In Years 8 & 9 girls may drop Latin or add German or Spanish.
Year 10 - 11 Core curriculum: English Language & Literature, Maths, a modern foreign language, Science plus a minimum of 3 other subjects for GCSE examination from Art & Design, Design & Technology, Drama & Theatre Arts, Geography, History, Home Economics, Latin, Music, Religious Studies
VIth Form Students study a minimum of 3 subjects for "A" level from Art & Design, Art History, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Design & Technology, Economics, English Literature, French, General Studies, Geography, German, History, Maths, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Religious Studies.
A programme of options in sports and activities supplements the exam courses.

Special Features

Accommodation

There are 3 boarding houses each with its own siting room, games room, library, music practice room and dining room where all meals are taken. Dormitories accommodate 4 - 6 younger girls, often of mixed ages, fifth formers have single or double rooms, and sixth formers are housed separately in single study rooms.

Fees and Extras

Registration fee - £200
School fee per term - £6,832
School fee per year - £20,496
Security deposit - £6,832
Deposit for extras - £400
School uniform - £350
Personal Accident insurance - free
Belongings insurance - £10.00
Fees protection insurance - 1% of fees
Extra English - available
Bedding to provide: 3 sheets, duvet, 2 covers, 3 pillow cases, 3 medium sired towels
Home E-mail: education@intense.co.uk Tel: (0) 1202 530255
Fax: (0) 1202 528319