Woldingham School

URN: 125369 • Caterham CR3 7YA

Overview

Name
Woldingham School
URN
125369
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
37.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sue Baillie (since 2025) , Headmistress
Telephone
01883349431
Website
Visit
Address
Marden Park, Caterham CR3 7YA

Summary

Woldingham School, located in Caterham, Surrey, is an independent all-girls school for students aged 11-18. Founded in 1842 by the Society of the Sacred Heart, the school is committed to fostering a values-driven ethos that promotes courage, confidence, and compassion among its pupils. With a current enrolment of 534 students and a capacity of 650, Woldingham provides a supportive environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth.

The school offers a robust curriculum, with a strong emphasis on STEM subjects and a track record of impressive GCSE and A Level results. Nearly half of the GCSEs awarded in 2025 were at grades 9-8, and 80% of A Level students secured places at their first-choice universities. Woldingham also supports a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, performing arts, and community outreach, helping students to develop diverse skills and interests.

Woldingham School features modern facilities, including a new Sixth Form Centre opened in September 2024, and provides both boarding and day options. While rooted in a Catholic foundation, the school welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive community that prepares young women to make meaningful contributions to society.

Key details

LA
Surrey
Age range
10 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
650
Pupils
534
Boys
0
Girls
534
FSM %
Open date
1938-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 534 0 534 650
2024-09-11 579 0 579 650
2023-09-11 603 0 603 650 0.00
2022-09-11 603 0 603 650 0.00
2021-09-11 567 0 567 650 0.00
2020-09-11 582 0 582 650 0.00

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