Woldingham School

Girls

Catholic

Year 7 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 11-18)

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Woldingham School is a Catholic independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11 to 18, situated in a 700-acre estate within the Surrey Hills. Founded in 1842 by the Society of the Sacred Heart, it is one of the oldest girls' schools in the UK. The school is housed in Marden Park, a former country estate near Caterham. Its facilities include a 600-seat professional theatre and a modern sports centre. The curriculum focuses on academic breadth alongside a commitment to the Sacred Heart values of personal growth and social awareness.

Selectivity:

Academic

Woldingham School is an academically selective school. For entry at Year 7 (11+) and deferred Year 9 (13+), applicants sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test, which covers English, mathematics, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning. Candidates also complete a creative writing task and attend an interview. For standard entry at Year 9 (13+) and Year 10 (14+), students take online Quest tests in English, mathematics, and science, followed by an interview. A report from the student's current school is also required for all applicants.

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Weekly Boarding

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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+15.5%

Woldingham School's fees are 15.5% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+12.3%

Woldingham School's fees are 12.3% higher than the county average.

Based on 54 schools in Surrey and 209 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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