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Charterhouse, Godalming 切特豪斯学校,
Surrey GU7 2DN
Tel: 01483 291501 Fax: 01483 291507
Website: www.charterhouse.org.uk
• BOYS, MIXED SIXTH, 13–18 Boys, 16–18 Girls, Day & Boarding
• Pupils 723, Upper sixth 165
• Termly fees £6112 (Day), £7394 (Boarding)
• HMC
• Enquiries to the Admissions Registrar

What it’s like
Founded in 1611, on the site of a Carthusian monastery in London, it moved in 1872 to Godalming. It stands in a superb estate of 200 acres on a plateau above the River Wey with fine views south and south-west. With its towers and spires and its blend of neo-Gothic buildings, it presents an almost emblematic image of the traditional English public school. Over the years a large number of modern buildings have been added and it now has virtually every facility. A broad education is provided and examination results are excellent; large numbers go to Oxbridge each year. The staff:pupil ratio is about 1:8. Very strong in music, drama and art. It has the advantages of exceptionally good libraries, a museum, art studio, design and technology centre, music school and a fine theatre. Outdoor pursuits are various and popular. There is an impressive range of extra-curricular activities. The CCF, scouts and social services (locally and in London) are vigorously supported. There is a strong sporting tradition and a wide range of sports and games, played successfully at school, county and national levels.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 13–18; 723 pupils, 26 day (21 boys, 5 girls), 697 boarding (605 boys, 92 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own scholarship exam; for sixth-form entry, own entrance test. Academic ability and sound character looked for; no religious requirements. Small state school entry.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras 36 pa scholarships, value £2850–100% fees (with a bursary): 18 academic, 6 all-rounder, 4 art, 8 music, 1 for lawyers’ sons awarded 2 years prior to entry. Bursaries may top-up scholarships, where there is financial need. Parents not expected to buy textbooks in the Under School.

Parents 75+% live within 30 miles; 10+% live overseas.

Head & staff
Headmaster: The Revd John Witheridge appointed 1996. Educated at St Albans School and at the universities of Kent and Cambridge (English, theology). Previously Conduct of Eton.
Teaching staff: 90 full time (plus music staff). Annual turnover 3%. Average age 40.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 117 pupils in fifth, 97% gained grade C or above in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 63 (over 5 years).
A-levels: 153 in upper sixth: 17% passed in 4+ subjects; 84% in 3. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 393.

University & college entrance All 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (46% after a gap year or art foundation course), 19% to Oxbridge. 25% took courses in engineering, physical & biological sciences, 41% in humanities & social sciences, 14% in modern languages, 7% in business, 6% in maths and computing, 4% in law, 3% in art, design and architecture.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 19 GCSE subjects; 24–25 AS/A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3–4 at A-level (general studies not taken); wide range of combinations taken. Approx 40% take science A-levels; 60% arts/humanities. Key skills embedded in sixth-form courses.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: Limited special provision made for pupils with dyslexia or for whom English is not their native language.
Languages: French, German, Spanish and Russian offered to GCSE, AS and A-level.
ICT: Integrated into subjects across the curriculum with special emphasis in science in Year 9. All subjects make provision for key skills. 300+ PCs (running Office XP and other subject specific software); 175 networked and with email and internet access.

The arts
Music: Up to 50% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 20 musical groups including 2 symphony orchestras, 3 string orchestras, 2 bands, 4 choirs, wind, brass and string ensembles, various chamber music combinations.
Drama & dance: Strong tradition of drama. AS and A-level theatre studies may be taken. Some pupils are involved in school productions and majority in house/other productions.
Art & design: On average, 30 take GCSE, 20 A-level. Design, pottery, textiles, photography, printmaking also offered. Many places obtained at art school.

Sport & activities
Sport: Soccer, hockey, cricket, netball, lacrosse are major sports. Minor: cross-country, Eton fives, swimming, rugby, squash, shooting, tennis, athletics, golf, fencing, sub-aqua, sailing, climbing, karate. RLSS exams may be taken. Family golf and tennis tournaments.
Activities: Silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. CCF or scouts compulsory for all to age 15; then community service optional. Adventurous activities throughout UK, trekking in Himalayas and Africa. Over 30 clubs, eg astronomy, debating, magical, opera, poetry, recording, Spanish.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects (monitors), Head of school, head of house and house monitors.
Religion: Charterhouse is a Christian foundation: regular religious worship compulsory.
Social: Organised trips abroad annually (eg trekking in Himalayas and Africa). Meals formal. Three shops. Club for senior pupils; no tobacco.

Discipline A set of rules is incorporated in the pupils’ calendar. Discipline aims to be clear, firm and no-nonsense.

Boarding Houses of approximately 65 (new girls’ hall). Resident qualified nurses. Dining by houses. Pupils can provide and cook own food. Half-term and leave weekends. Visits to local town allowed.

Alumni association is run by The Recorder, c/o the School.

Former pupils include Sir John Banham; Lord Dacre; David Dimbleby; Jonathan Dimbleby; Lord Donaldson; Lord Griffiths; Sir Oliver Popplewell; Max Hastings; David Hicks; Sir David Lees; Archie Norman; Lord Prior; Rachel Portman; Frederick Raphael; Simon Raven; Sir William Rees-Mogg; Peter de Savary; Lord Wakeham; Stephen Venables.