Whitgift School
Other independent school (Croydon).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Headmasters Welcome Thank you for your interest in Whitgift, a school where boys are challenged, supported, and celebrated as they learn, grow and forge lasting friendships within an astonishing educational environment.
A Whitgift education is rooted in both breadth and depth: a rich and demanding academic programme, exceptional sport, dynamic music and drama, and a multitude of inspiring, sector leading co-curricular opportunities.
These extend well beyond the classroom, with boys taking part in trips, expeditions, and international tours that broaden horizons and foster a truly global outlook, extended yet further by our partner institution in India.
This diversity of experience is reflected in the boys themselves a vibrant community of learners drawn from many backgrounds, united by intellectual curiosity, energy, and shared purpose. Our boarders further enhance Whitgift's global dimension, reflecting the capital city we are so proud to call home.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
31 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Band
- Basketball
- Chess
- Choir
- Climbing
- Coding
- Cooking
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Debating
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Fencing
and 15 more
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 101837
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 10 to 18
- Gender
- Boys
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Constituency
- Croydon West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1912
Governing body
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