Woldingham School, Caterham
Woldingham School is an independent school for girls aged 10 to 19 in Caterham. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Woldingham School in detail
Woldingham School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, badminton, swimming and cross-country.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 27 January 2027, an open day on Saturday 6 March 2027 and an open day on Tuesday 16 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Surrey
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Woldingham School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Woldingham School are Caterham Prep (1.4 miles, selective); Caterham School (1.5 miles, selective); Essendene Lodge School (1.8 miles); and Oakhyrst Grange School (2 miles).
Caterham PrepCaterham SchoolEssendene Lodge SchoolOakhyrst Grange School
Where pupils go next
Of the 78 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 60% went on to university or other higher education and 13% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 160 pupils (30.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Woldingham Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Woldingham School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
21 April 2026
Short Visit
9 June 2023
Regulatory Compliance
25 January 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
30 January 2018
Intermediate (Boarding)
27 January 2015
Integrated
About
Woldingham School is an independent boarding and day school for girls, located in the former Marden Park of 700 acres (280 ha) outside the village of Woldingham, Surrey, in South East England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Woldingham School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Woldingham School
Photography workshop in school grounds kicks off Year 9 artists’ Landscapes Project
5 Oct 2026
Peer mentoring programme builds friendship, confidence, leadership skills and much more
30 Sep 2026
Sixth Formers’ highly enjoyable WoW Week raises awareness and funds for women’s charities
30 Sep 2026
Fresh from the Commonwealth Games, Miss Magee looks forward to sharing lessons and experience with students
26 Aug 2026
From Woldingham School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Woldingham School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Woldingham School.
- Excel @ WoldinghamAt the school · Not yet graded
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
528 pupils
650 places
122 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Caterham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Caterham
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
160
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
30.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
528
Total Pupils
0
Boys
528
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Woldingham School
What are GCSE results like at Woldingham School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Woldingham School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Woldingham School last inspected?
Woldingham School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to Woldingham School?
Woldingham School has around 528 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Woldingham School?
Woldingham School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Woldingham School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Excel @ Woldingham (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Woldingham School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Woldingham School?
Woldingham School is at Marden Park, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7YA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)