Prior's Field School
School summary
Founded in 1902, Prior's Field is a small independent girls' school in Godalming, Surrey, taking pupils from 11 to 18 with both day and boarding places. With around 336 girls on roll and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of 13, it offers a close-knit setting where staff can know pupils well. The ISI judged the school good overall, and its personal development provision excellent, with all compliance standards met. A distinctive touch is the phone-free environment maintained through the Yondr pouch system, which sets clear boundaries around screen time during the school day.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
61%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
27%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
65%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 November 2025
Teaching & academics
GCSE results stand out, with 61% of grades at 9-7 against a national average of 23%, suggesting strong academic outcomes at this level. At A-level the picture is more mixed: A*-A grades sit at 27%, close to the national average of 28%, while A*-B reaches 65% against 55% nationally. Sciences feature prominently in subject choices, with Biology, Chemistry and Physics popular at GCSE, alongside languages, the arts and Design & Technology; an EPQ is also offered. The sixth form is small at 31 pupils, with Business Studies and Biology among the most chosen A-levels.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Zoe Ireland
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 31
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Hockey and netball are the main team sports. Scholarships across academic, sporting, musical, artistic and dramatic areas point to breadth beyond the classroom, with drama and art featuring among popular GCSE choices.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1902
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 38.39%
- EHC plans
- 0.3%
Mobile phone policy
Phone-free space using Yondr system
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £26,460 - £29,988
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £45,078 - £50,226
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A small, nurturing girls' school with notably strong GCSE results and a firm line on phones. Day fees run from around £26,460, with boarding up to £50,226, so families should weigh the cost against the close-knit setting.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.