Charterhouse Godalming, GU7 2DX, UK +44 (0)1483 291501

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School type	Boys' Day & Boarding Senior, Co-ed Sixth Form
Founded	1611
Status	Private
Head	Dr Alex Peterken
Language of Instruction	English
Girls Age Range	16-18 years
Boys Age Range	13-18 years (boarding from 13)
Number of pupils	1,005
Day fees per annum	£15,006 per term
Boarding fees per annum	£18,806 per term (inclusive of VAT)
Average Class Size	12-20
Teacher/Pupil ratio	Under School: 1:20 Sixth Form: 1:12
Authorised IB Programmes	IBDP
Diploma Coordinator	Mrs Catherine McDonald
Associations	BSA, HMC, ISC

Motto: Deo Dante Dedi

Founded in 1611, Charterhouse is one of the UK's leading coeducational independent schools and has a prestigious global reputation.

Surrounded by a world of opportunity and connected by a feeling of belonging, each pupil is educated to embrace life's full potential, and empowered to carry this into their future. A Charterhouse education prepares for both academic success as well as laying the foundations for future professional, social and personal fulfilment. Shared values are central to school life, enabling each pupil to be themselves. Everything at Charterhouse begins with kindness.

Campus

Charterhouse is set in a beautiful 250-acre campus located on the edge of the attractive market town of Godalming, in the south of England. Conveniently close to London and within 50 minutes of both Heathrow and Gatwick airports, the campus provides an environment that is safe, rich in heritage and an inspiring setting for the whole community to live and work together.

With 17 grass sports pitches, 3 full-sized Astroturf pitches, an athletics stadium, a sports centre, 24 tennis courts and a 9-hole golf course, not to mention beautiful lawns and gardens, the campus is one of the best, if not the best, in the UK. Combined with a 235-seat theatre and separate music performance and art display spaces, the school's setting encourages pupils to contribute, and provides a feeling of space in which pupils can discover new opportunities and explore their potential.

Academic

Charterhouse is academically ambitious for all pupils, with each strand of a Charterhouse education combining to ensure that they are 'future-ready' - fully prepared for the real world of tomorrow and equipped to seize future opportunities as they present themselves. The curriculum is all about choice for the individual and is firmly rooted in academic rigour, intellectual curiosity and independent learning, though it is the breadth of options available to each pupil at every stage of their education that make it stand out from the rest.

At Sixth Form, Charterhouse offers the IB Diploma Programme and the British A Level curriculum. The IBDP provides both breadth and depth, and every opportunity is taken to promote cross-disciplinary working notably in pupils' choice of the Extended Essay. Intellectual curiosity is piqued by the huge range of academic clubs and societies operating during the afternoons and evenings, and pupils are even encouraged to set up their own with the organisational and financial support of the 125-strong academic faculty.

The university destinations of leavers reflect both the ambitions of pupils and the quality of teaching on offer: 80% of Carthusians attend UK Russell Group institutions, and 2023 leavers obtained places at Oxford, four different Ivy League institutions, as well as several top European universities.

Co-curricular Activities

From an outstanding and varied academic education to the raft of co-curricular options - opportunities abound at Charterhouse. Our co-curricular activities are an essential strand of a Charterhouse education, combing opportunities for leadership development, creativity, exercise and team work. They are also great fun.

The timetable enables all pupils to regularly enjoy themselves across a wide range of activities, making use of the school's impressive facilities. More than 80 different sports and activities are on offer, including outdoor pursuits, music, drama and other creative opportunities. All pupils are encouraged to develop existing interests to exciting levels and to take up new ones.

Boarding

The intangible sense of community and togetherness are often the starting point when describing the Charterhouse experience. All pupils experience a true sense of collective belonging, independence and identity.

The House is the centre of every pupil's time at Charterhouse. Their House is a welcoming home from home, with the resident Head of House becoming their day-to-day mentor with responsibility for looking after them throughout their time at Charterhouse.

The Heads of Houses are supported by a team of pastoral staff and tutors. Every pupil is matched with a tutor who takes a particular interest in their academic progress, co-curricular commitments and who guides them through the PSHE programme. Tutors meet with their tutees formally three times a week as well as meeting informally on the tutor's weekly duty evening in House.

The House Teams are supported by a 24-hour Health Centre and pupils also have access to support through the Wellbeing team, counsellors and chaplaincy.

Admissions

Inclusivity sits at the heart of life at Charterhouse and the school welcomes children from all educational and cultural backgrounds. Around 60 pupils join the Sixth Form each year, with admission by competitive examination and interview. Candidates should submit an application form by 1 October of the year before entry, and will be assessed at Charterhouse in early November. Offers of places are made on 1 December.

For further information please contact the Admissions Team: admissions@charterhouse.org.uk.