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• Location: suburb of London, United Kingdom
• Educational programs: GCSE and IGCSE, A-level, IB Diploma
• Students age: 10 to 18 Years
• Total number of students: 1300 people
• Type of accommodation: full-time, boarding house
• Type of study: separate (boys only).

The Whitgift School, an independent private school in the UK, accepts boys from 10 to 18 years of age to study on a full-time basis or in a boarding school (with accommodation in a campus residence). The total number of students reaches 1300 people, about half are pensioners, they live permanently in the territory of the educational institution. The campus (its area reaches 18 hectares) is located in the southeast suburb of London (Croydon region) - the center can be reached in just 40 minutes.

The school was founded by the Archbishop of Canterbury, John Whitgift in 1596 and still bears his name. The school is the oldest in its district: from the very beginning, it had the goal of educating boys from failed families, but with great talents and excellent abilities. Today, children can study in the institution, regardless of origin, nationality, religion and religious denomination, and the school itself is recognized as one of the best in England. The quality of academic education is easily assessed by the success of graduates: they choose the best, most prestigious and ranking British universities for higher education - so, over the past 10 years, more than 200 graduates of Whitgift School have entered Oxbridge. Eloquent is the statistics of passing the final exams among the pupils of the school (data for 2013):

• A-level exams in the UK were passed for A to B grades 85.9% of students
• GCSE examinations 72.6% of students passed points A to A * (higher estimates), and 98.3% received estimates from A to C.

The official religion is Anglicanism.

The institution is part of the Whitgift Foundation educational association on a par with the Trinity School of John Whitgift and the Old Palace School Women's Boarding School. Whitgift School is also a member of the Association of Directors and Headmasters and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC), regularly audited by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). According to the latest inspection conducted in 2011, the school received the following grades:

• Excellent: for the academic success of children, for learning conditions, childcare and safety, for the quality of school management, for the quality of childcare, for the level of education and boarding;
• "Good": for the level of upbringing and development of children, for the quality of teaching;
• "Great": some subjects of the school curriculum (level of teaching).

The independent authoritative reference book The Good Schools Guide describes the school as "a happy and successful, ideal place for academically developed children, athletes and future artists."

During the academic year, the school has two societies focused on improving the academic performance of different age groups: numerous presentations and debates are held here, organized both by the students themselves and by invited specialists from various academic fields. Over the past year, Whitgift School has been visited by such outstanding figures as physics professor Brian Cox, activist and writer Stuart Lawrence, and leading anthropologist James Suzman.

Whitgift School educates students aged 10-18, offering programs at several levels of education:

• Junior School: grades 6-8,
• Middle School: grades 9-11,
• Sixth Form: grades 12-13.

Students who have chosen a boarding house are accommodated in cozy, comfortable residences: each is under the constant close supervision of a senior teacher and tutors. Children are located according to the age principle (live with their peers): for students in the lower classes there are bedrooms for 2-4 people, high school students can occupy separate or double rooms.

Subject list: Art, design, drama, economics, geography, history, Information Technology, music, philosophy, physical education, Religious studies
Activity list: basketball, biathlon, chess, club of journalism, cricket, Cyclotourism, dancing, downhill skiing, Drama, fencing, field hockey, football, golf, judo, mountaineering, music studio, rugby, Squash, swimming, table tennis, track-and-field athletics, water polo

The school is distinguished by a rich and diverse extracurricular program designed in accordance with the interests and needs of children of different ages. Here there are more than 70 sections, clubs on interests: you can go in for sports, creativity, master a new art form or visit the scientific community. For example, musically gifted schoolchildren can attend classes on the game on more than 10 musical instruments!

The educational plan necessarily includes sports education, physical development: many graduates even make sports and studying their profession and specialty, become professional and successful athletes. The most popular sports can be classified as:

• Football
• Basketball
• Archery
• Judo
• Fencing
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Volleyball
• Tennis
• Cricket, etc.

On campus there is all necessary equipment, including a large multifunctional sports complex, numerous fields and grounds for team games and a private pool.

• Best private school for boys 2026 according to LUXlife,
• One of the TOP-250 leading schools in the UK according to Talk Education 2026,
• One of the TOP-50 best schools in the country according to The Sunday Times Parent Power Tables 2024,
• High ratings in all aspects of performance from ISI 2025,
• Sponsor of international students aged 13 and above who require a student visa to study in the UK (with permanent residence in the school boarding house),
• Outstanding exam results: diploma programme students score 39 out of 45 possible points — more than the global average of 30 points,
• Over 30 years of collaboration with Urawa Junior High School, thanks to which students from Japan come on exchange each year,
• As part of a partnership with several schools in India, cooperation has been established with Symbiquest Education and Riba, the operator of Suchitra Academy,
• More than 120 extracurricular development activities,
• More than 80% of senior students gain admission to Russell Group universities.

Whitgift School occupies an extensive green campus of approximately 43 acres, 25 minutes from central London, 15–30 minutes from Gatwick International Airport, and approximately one hour from Heathrow. School buses serve 14 routes, transporting students to nearby residential areas and to classes.

The infrastructure includes more than 15 buildings and indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Students in Years 9–11 and Years 12–13 have separate academic buildings with classrooms, science and technology laboratories, and self-study and group work areas.

• Large concert hall,
• School shop,
• Main library, housing a book collection dating back to 1871,
• A second library with reading rooms, event areas, and a collection of 25 000 volumes,
• Senior students' preparation centre, where examinations take place each year,
• Performing arts centre, including specialist studios, exhibition and performance halls,
• Medical centre,
• Residence.

Sports infrastructure includes:

• Cricket pavilion,
• Two multi-purpose playing fields,
• Sports complex with a 25-metre swimming pool and a multi-purpose hall with movable walls that can be converted into a conference room,
• Courts and pitches for team sports,
• Athletics track.

The extensive grounds provide students with numerous spaces for walks and outdoor recreation:

• A woodland grove home to dozens of species of animals and plants,
• Water gardens, home to a variety of waterfowl including black-necked swans, flamingos, and wallabies,
• War memorials commemorating students who died in the First and Second World Wars,
• The Founder's Garden with metal sculptures and topiary trees,
• A courtyard with flower beds, paved paths and benches.

The cost of tuition includes accommodation at the guesthouse. The price of the course does not include and is paid separately:

• Registration fee
• Deposit confirming the place in the school
• Tuition fee
• Contribution to school development
• Examination fees
• Additional academic activities (optional)
• Additional excursions and recreational activities (optional)
• Transfer in both directions
• Air tickets in both directions
• Custodial expenses (registration fee in the agency + payment of guardian's services)
• Medical insurance
• Personal pocket expenses
• Visa fees.

Extras:

• Deposit for a course/programme 2500 GBP
• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 130 GBP

The admission process for both local and international students includes the following steps:

• Submission of an application and required documents,
• Taking tests in English, mathematics, and natural sciences,
• Attending an interview,
• Receiving results and an official offer of admission.

Admissions staff accompany each applicant through all stages of the process, providing support with obtaining a visa, travelling to the United Kingdom, taking tests, and verifying English language proficiency.

Admission of new students is limited by total capacity and the number of available places in classes. Students who are not admitted in the year of application are placed on a waiting list for enrollment in the following academic year.

Thanks to effective academic preparation and active extracurricular development, students achieve excellent results in their final exams and when entering colleges/universities. According to statistics, 84% of high school students are admitted to elite Russell Group universities:

• University of Cambridge,
• University of Oxford,
• University College London,
• Queen Mary University London,
• Imperial College London,
• London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London.

Students also receive places at overseas universities: University of Amsterdam, Hong Kong University, Duke University, New York University and North Eastern University.

Alumni have not only continued their studies at the best universities around the world, but also participated in the International Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.

To apply to Whitgift School, international applicants need personal documents: a passport, medical insurance and health certificates, as well as a guardian/parent residing in the United Kingdom. The school provides support in obtaining a student visa. In addition, candidates submit:

• Academic transcripts from the previous place of study,
• Language test results confirming a level of B2 or higher,
• Individual achievements, special characteristics (if applicable).

Admission is based on entrance examinations.

A small number of scholarships are awarded annually to students who excel in academics, music, sports, or drama. The award is held for the current year and reduces the tuition fee.

Families of students in difficult financial circumstances may apply for financial support. Each year, Whitgift School receives a grant from the John Whitgift Foundation, which allows targeted financial assistance to be provided to one in ten pupils.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision