Whitgift is situated in a beautiful and historic park. An education here is unique and exceptionally tailor-made, offering a variety of pathways to qualifications which include the International Baccalaureate, A Levels and BTEC. We also have a bilingual section for native French speakers. Exchanges, visits and scholarship programmes are in place with more than 25 countries worldwide. Whitgift is regularly ranked amongst the country’s top schools for achievement; new records are regularly set.
Exceptional pastoral care is at the foundation of our provision, and each pupil, and his parents, are guaranteed a friendly face to turn to for advice and guidance.
Whitgift’s record in sport is exceptional and at the forefront of achievement nationally, with more than 100 national sports titles won in the past five years. More than 40 sports are available at Whitgift, including modern pentathlon, golf, judo and cycling. Many boys represent their country in a wide variety of sports, or go on to pursue a career at the highest level.
An exciting Performing Arts programme is offered by the School, with first-class musicals and plays performed regularly. Orchestras and choirs tour internationally, and perform at major venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, Cadogan Hall, Goodwood House, and the Royal Pavilion, Brighton. The School enjoys close links with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, enabling pupils to learn side-by-side with professional musicians.
Co-curricular activities at Whitgift feature more than 100 clubs and societies, as diverse as the Warhammer Club, Animal Club, Debating Society, Apiarian Society, and Cookery Club. In addition, Outdoor Education – offering sailing, wakeboarding, skiing, mountain biking and more – introduces boys to new and exciting activities. The School also gives boys the chance to enter into the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, highly regarded by admissions tutors and employers alike. Furthermore, Whitgift has a well-established Combined Cadet Force, containing elements of all three services – Army, RAF and Royal Navy – and one of the oldest Corps of Drums in the country.
The School’s new Boarding House, opened in 2013, is superbly-equipped, and offers full, weekly and flexi-boarding to boys aged 13-18. Boarders have cutting-edge IT facilities, private study areas, ensuite bathrooms, and spacious, communal social areas with kitchen facilities.
Whitgift offers generous scholarship and bursaries.
