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School details
| Number of students |
1500 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
GCSE, A Levels, BTEC
|
| Results in these examinations |
The 2024 cohort for the International Baccalaureate achieved an average of 37.4 points out of a maximum of 45. 15 candidates gained 40 or more points. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Whitgift's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision is designed to support students with learning difficulties, whatever their nature, which hinder their educational development thus preventing them from reaching their potential. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and interviews |
| School bus service available |
Whitgift operates an extensive School Bus service to cater for the needs of many pupils, particularly where there are no direct public transport links. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Whitgift offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Performing arts centre, medical centre, garden, concert hall, dining hall, library, boarding facilities. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports centre. |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Year 9 to Year 13 |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Opened in 2013, Founder’s House is a modern and forward-looking home to over 100 boarders. With amenities from individual bathrooms to a purpose-built common room, it provides the stable foundation from which boarders can achieve their full potential at Whitgift. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Whitgift School is a day and boarding school for boys aged 10 -18. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
A Whitgift education is rooted in both breadth and depth: a rich and demanding academic programme, exceptional sport, dynamic music and drama, and a multitude of inspiring, sector leading co-curricular opportunities. These extend well beyond the classroom, with boys taking part in trips, expeditions, and international tours that broaden horizons and foster a truly global outlook. |
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