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Woldingham School |
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| Type Girls Student Numbers Approximately 520 Age Range 11 - 18 years Location |
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In the county of Surrey approximately 30 minutes by road from London
and just under 2 hours from Bournemouth.
Nearest town: Woldingham
Nearest railway station: Woldingham (5 minutes from the school)
Local airport: London Gatwick (20 minutes from the school)
The School
Founded in 1842 and originally housed at Roehampton, the school moved to its present 270 hectare site in 1946. A 15-year development plan will ensure that facilities and teaching methods match the needs of students into the 21st century. An indoor swimming pool and sports centre are amongst the most recent additions, as are a Design and Technology block and a specially dedicated Upper Sixth form centre, whilst a new Music and Arts block is currently under construction.
Academic Profile
| Years 7 - 9 | All girls take a common course of English, Maths, Religious Education, French, Science, History, Geography, Design & Technology, Information Technology, Art, Latin, Health Education, Drama, Music and Physical Education. Year 7 students take introductory courses in Spanish, German and Latin. |
| Years 10 - 11 | The majority study 9 or 10 GCSE courses - all students take English Language and Literature, Maths, Religious Education, French and Science, plus optional subjects. All students also take short courses in Information Technology, Physical Education and Health Education. |
| VIth Form | Students take 3 or 4 "A" level courses from a wide range of options. Some girls replace an "A" level with two "AS" subjects or and an "AS" course to a full range of "A" levels. There is also a General Studies programme leading to a Diploma of Achievement and Physical Education is compulsory for all. |
Special Features
Accommodation
Younger girls are accommodated in dormitories of up to 12 pupils each with smaller partitioned areas for extra privacy, whilst older girls progress to twin and then single study bedrooms. Some rooms have bunk beds.
Fees and Extras
Registration fee - £100
School fee per term - £7,200
School fee per year - £21,600
Security deposit - £7,200
Deposit for extras - none
School uniform - £500
Personal Accident insurance - free
Belongings insurance - none
Fees protection insurance - 1.5%
Extra English per hour - £21
Bedding to provide: £25 to pay to the school + duvet, 2 covers, 3
hand towels, 2 bath towels, 1 towel for swimming
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