Godolphin School
School summary
Tracing its origins to 1726, Godolphin School in Wiltshire has grown into a small, close-knit independent that takes pupils from age three through to eighteen. With around 450 on roll, including a sixth form of 100, it offers both day places and boarding, and a notably broad curriculum spanning GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ. Its most recent ISI inspection rated the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, with compliance requirements fully met. A striking 34 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to recognising and accommodating a wide range of learning needs.
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Latest results
A-level A*-A
37%
National average 28%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 January 2026
Teaching & academics
Results sit above national benchmarks at A-level, where 37 per cent of grades reach A*-A against a national average of 28 per cent. The sixth-form curriculum leans towards a varied mix of Psychology, Mathematics, History, Economics and the sciences alongside Art and Design. At GCSE the breadth is unusually wide, taking in everything from Classical Civilisation and Chinese to Food Technology and Statistics, and three modern and ancient languages are offered. Academic, Drama and Art scholarships reward particular talents.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Jenny Price
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 100
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a strong thread, with lacrosse, netball, hockey, tennis, athletics, rounders and swimming all on the timetable. The presence of Drama and Art scholarships, plus subjects such as Drama & Theatre Studies, points to a creative life beyond the classroom.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1726
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 34.06%
- EHC plans
- 1.56%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £24,403 - £29,850
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £36,981 - £53,613
Means-tested bursaries available. Also HM Forces and sibling discounts
Schools nearby
Godolphin Prep School
Salisbury, South West
Chafyn Grove School
Salisbury, South West
The Spires
Salisbury, South West
Leehurst Swan School
South West
Salisbury Cathedral School
Salisbury, South West
Brunel College
South West
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An old foundation with a modern, inclusive feel, Godolphin pairs above-average A-level outcomes with genuine breadth and substantial learning support. Boarding fees reach the higher end, but means-tested bursaries and Forces and sibling discounts help widen access.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.