Godolphin School

Godolphin is a very special school which offers a broad education for girls from 3–18. Our whole school ethos is unique in Salisbury and it ensures the girls move from one stage of their education to the next.

At Godolphin we are extremely proud of our rich heritage. For almost three centuries the School has been educating generations of girls and striving to equip them with the intellectual, spiritual, moral and physical credentials to lead meaningful and purposeful lives. The legacy of this long history is the wealth of wisdom, experience and traditional values which underpin and inform the School as it operates today, very much in the 21st Century.

We have a clear, modern outlook and are dedicated to equipping our girls and young women with the knowledge, qualifications, resilience and character to take their place and be successful in the increasingly challenging world they will inherit.

The culture of friendship, encouragement, support and mutual respect within School is empowering and individuality is celebrated very firmly in the context of an inclusive, supportive and dynamic community. Beyond the security and care of our home environment we energetically and proactively provide the girls with opportunities to engage with the world at large.

As well as achieving optimum academic results we believe it is our duty to be facilitating the development of confident, aware, well informed independent young women with a sense of adventure and real zest for life. We achieve this through excellent teaching, exceptional pastoral care and a comprehensive programme of co-curricular initiatives.

Choosing the right school for your child is a complex and many layered process. A decision that is deeply accountable. At Godolphin we believe that at the core of an effective education lies a partnership between parents, staff and the pupil. Communication is key and we strive for real integrity in this relationship.

Godolphin has always had a strong sense of identity, something we want to pass on to every one of our girls. We encourage them to follow their own path, discover what they love and explore the many opportunities available to them

Set in beautiful grounds just a five minute walk from Salisbury city centre, the girls benefit from excellent classroom teaching enhanced by outstanding pastoral care and co-curricular opportunity. Our strong sense of community underpins all that we do and we have a commitment to ensure that during her time with us, every girl will discover her strengths and leave us confident in her abilities; prepared to embrace the challenges of her future.

In the Senior School we instil self-motivation and a desire to achieve their personal best in all that the girls do. We have high expectations of everyone and a passionate, dedicated staff to support and encourage them to discover and nurture their individual strengths.

Our academic curriculum is extensive and demanding, providing stimulating opportunities which extend beyond the classroom, yet accessible to girls of different abilities allowing them to progress and flourish. Balance is essential for a truly successful life. Through our extensive co-curricular programme, the girls enjoy a myriad of opportunities to support their personal development as well as their sense of social responsibility. The list of activities is endless and provides the breadth of education we know is essential to the education of every young person.

Our girls are continually put to the test, encouraged to take risks and to be confident in who they are and what they want to become. We are very proud of the well-rounded, caring and successful young women who leave us at 18.