Godolphin, Salisbury A GSG School
- Godolphin, Salisbury
Milford Hill
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2RA - Head: Jenny Price
- T 01722 430545
- F 01722 430501
- E admissions@godolphin.org
- W www.godolphin.org
- An independent school for girls aged from 11 to 18.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Wiltshire
- Pupils: 450 ; sixth formers: 100
- Religion: Christian
- Fees: Day £23,700 - £26,340; Boarding £31,905 - £40,020 pa
- Open days: Snapshot Mornings run throughout the year. For more information please contact Corinna Florence, Head of Admissions admissions@godolphin.org
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
- Linked schools: Godolphin Prep School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Parents agree that pastoral care is a core strength. Girls across the academic spectrum, both in terms of ability and interest, are catered for. School doesn’t take itself too seriously. Annual ‘Muckup’ day, when the departing upper sixth have a licence to run amok, is tolerated with a smile. For those who prefer the great outdoors, CCF beckons. ‘I like the fact that it’s old fashioned and girls stay girls for longer’...
What the school says...
Godolphin was founded almost 300 years ago by Elizabeth Godolphin who wanted to empower girls to be independent, and that is still at the heart of what the school does today. Students are encouraged to be individuals and are supported pastorally, academically and through the cocurricular programme. Godolphin is particularly proud of its value added results, which are above the national average. The school offers a combination of full and weekly boarding, as well as a day option. ...Read more
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All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since 2023, Jenny Price, who joined the school as deputy head pastoral in 2018. Music degree from Durham, PGCE from Cambridge. Started teaching career at Bryanston as music teacher and housemistress, moving to Westonbirt School as deputy head pastoral in 2012.
Entrance
Described as ‘softly selective’. Majority of girls transition from Godolphin Prep, but for new candidates at 11+ and 13+ entry there is an assessment day in which papers in English and maths are taken plus interview with head or senior member of staff and reference taken from existing school. Sixth form entrants are expected to gain at least five GCSEs at grade 5 with a minimum of 7 in proposed A level subjects, plus interview and exams.
Godolphin Prep is going co-ed from September 2024, with the senior school following suit...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
Godolphin aims to support all its students in effective learning. The special needs policy is broadly inclusive and our learning support department is an integral and integrated part of the school. We recognise that some students may need additional support at times during their academic career and others who have a SpLD are catered for throughout their education. Communication between pupil, teachers and school is a vital part of its philosophy. Access Arrangements for GCSE and A Levels are assessed internally to ensure each student’s individual ‘evidence of need’ is met and documented throughout each department.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | Y |
| Dysgraphia | Y |
| Dyslexia | Y |
| Dyspraxia | Y |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | Y |
| Genetic | Y |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | Y |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | Y |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | Y |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | Y |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | Y |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chafyn Grove School | 2023 | 4 | 1 | |
| Twyford School | 2023 | 2 |
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