Whitgift School
School summary
Founded in 1596, Whitgift is a large independent boys' school in Croydon, taking pupils from age 10 through to the sixth form and offering both day and boarding places. With around 1,517 boys on roll, including a sizeable sixth form of 420, it is a substantial institution that the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development at its most recent inspection. Headmaster Toby Seth leads a school with an unusually broad academic offer, including the option of the International Baccalaureate alongside GCSE and A-level. Nearly half of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to addressing a range of learning needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
87%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
89%
National average 28%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 1 April 2025
Teaching & academics
Results sit at the top end: 87% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range and 89% of A-levels are graded A*-A, figures that point to a genuinely high-achieving cohort and competitive entry. The sixth form is strongly weighted towards the sciences, mathematics and economics, with Further Mathematics, Physics and the three separate sciences all popular, balanced by humanities such as History, Geography and English Literature. The presence of the IB and the EPQ gives able pupils alternative routes and room to extend themselves beyond the standard syllabus.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Toby Seth
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 420
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Languages are a particular strength, with Chinese, Japanese, Russian, German and Spanish all on offer, and Chinese, Japanese and Latin appearing among the more popular GCSE choices. Scholarships span academic, music, drama, art, design and sport, indicating a school that recognises and supports talent across a wide field.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1596
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 49.7%
- EHC plans
- 0.4%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £30,240
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £50,022 - £59,310
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A historic, academically demanding boys' school with the breadth, boarding option and scholarship range to suit ambitious families. Boarding fees of up to £59,310 a year place it firmly at the premium end.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.