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Whitgift School
Independent school · Croydon
| Address | Whitgift School, Haling Park, CR2 6YT |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10–18 |
| Pupils | 1515 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 02086889222 |
| Website | http://www.whitgift.co.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Trinity 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 1 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 11 Dec 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: first half ends the last weekday before the holiday, second half restarts the first weekday after it. Exeats are Founder's House (boarding) exeat weekends. Bank holiday Mon 3 May 2027 (no school).
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Fri 3 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Thu 9 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Trinity 1 | Thu 20 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Wed 5 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Tue 31 Aug 2027, Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 10 Dec 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028, Wed 19 Apr 2028
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: first half ends the last weekday before the holiday, second half restarts the first weekday after it. Bank holiday Mon 1 May 2028 (no school). Boarders may return the day before term.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day students | £10,470.00 |
| Weekly boarding | £17,322.00 |
| Full boarding | £20,538.00 |
Registration fee: £205.00
Deposit: £1,800.00
Fee per term including VAT for 2026-27 (2025-26 also shown: day £10,080 inc VAT). Registration figure is the 2026/2027 Entrance Exam fee (£275 late; £295 international). Deposit is the 2025/2026 day-student acceptance deposit; boarding deposits £6,500-£16,000. Extras include laptop fee £115 (excl VAT) per term and lunch £5.30 per meal for Lower First and First Form.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 10+, 11+, 13+, 14+, 16+
Four steps: visit at an Open Event or tour, apply online, sit entrance exams in school (overseas applicants arrange local invigilation), then successful candidates return for a conversation with a senior member of staff and a short parent meeting. Offers are emailed; places are secured with a deposit and Form of Acceptance.
- Entrance exams
- Conversation with a senior member of staff (if successful in exams)
- Scholarship assessments by invitation
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| School Bus network 2026-27 (routes not itemised in text) | Leatherhead, Kingswood, Coulsdon, Chislehurst, Bickley, Bromley, West Wickham, New Malden, Worcester Park, Cheam, Sutton, Wallington, Epsom, Belmont, Banstead, Wimbledon, Dulwich, Riverhead, Keston, Wandsworth, Tooting, Streatham, Redhill, Chaldon, Kenley, Purley, Putney, Colliers Wood, Clapham Common, Esher, Surbiton, Ewell, Southfields, Norbiton, Raynes Park, Catford, Beckenham, Elmers End |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.