Whitgift School
London, UK
A Finest School since 2012
Providing the very best education for over 500 years
The highlights of the Whitgift School programme:
IBDP School in S. London
Sports programmes that help students grow physically and physiologically.
Strong Teaching & Learning
Whitgift ensures that student achieve their full potential with their strong programme.
Unique Facilities & Programmes
Whitgift School is a great place to learn in a semi urban setting.
School Profile
Whitgift School is an independent day school with limited boarding in South Croydon, London. Along with Trinity School of John Whitgift and Old Palace School it is owned by the Whitgift Foundation, a charitable trust. The school was previously a grammar school and direct grant grammar school, but the school’s headmaster is now a member of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference.
Whitgift has a wide variety of animals, including peacocks on the grounds since the 1930s, and flamingos. In 2005 Sir David Attenborough visited the school to open the ponds, the enclosure of which also houses various waterfowl, including Hawaiian geese.
Most boys are admitted to the school at the ages of 10 or 11 with smaller numbers of boys enter the school at 12, 13, 14 and 16. Entry is based on performance in entrance exams and interviews.
Since 2005, Whitgift has offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to the Sixth Form as an optional alternative to A-Levels, as well as BTEC qualifications in sport and business studies.*
What makes Whitgift School one of the The World’s Finest Schools
IB School with a student focus
Whitgift very successfully offers the academically rigorous IBDP programme to its students providing them with a broad and challenging last 2 years.
Programme tailored to meet the needs of boy in an urban context
Whitgift successfully helps the boys in its care to grow and succeed. It values the diversity in its community and stives to support all students to be successful.
Who should consider this school?
Exceptional learning environment close to London
If your looking for a school with a right programme, connected to nature that is in an urban setting Whitgift may be for you.
Strong & diverse programme
Whitgift offers a powerful mix of a strong extra curricular programme, good academic performance and an unusual facility designed to engender respect.
Great for students looking to study internationally
The IBDP is especially interesting to student who wish to study in Europe, Canada and the like. It is widely accepted in international universities.
Essential contact information
Address & contact information
Type: Independent school
Motto: Vincit qui patitur (“He who perseveres, conquers”)
Established: 1596
Founder: John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury
Staff: 200
Gender: Boys
Age: 10 to 18
Enrolment: 1,478
Colours: Gold and Navy
Website: http://www.whitgift.co.uk/