Charterhouse Godalming, GU7 2DX, UK +44 (0)1483 291501

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School type	Co-educational Day & Boarding
Founded	1611
Status	Private
Head	Dr Alex Peterken
Language of Instruction	English
Co-ed Age Range	13-18 years (boarding from 13)
Number of pupils	1,030
Day fees per annum	£15,591 per term
Boarding fees per annum	£20,016 per term (inclusive of VAT)
Average Class Size	12-20
Teacher/Pupil ratio	Under School: 1:20 Sixth Form: 1:12
Authorised IB Programmes	IBDP
Diploma Coordinator	Mrs Catherine McDonald
Associations	BSA, HMC, ISC

An IB World School of Ambition, Innovation and Variety

Charterhouse is proud to be an IB World School, committed to the philosophy and principles of the International Baccalaureate. The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) sits at the heart of our Sixth Form and reflects our belief in an education that combines academic depth with global awareness.

"We are immensely proud of our IB pupils and all they have achieved this year. In choosing the breadth of the IB Diploma, they leave us exceptionally well prepared for undergraduate study, and also life beyond the classroom." – Dr Alex Peterken, Head

A World-Class Campus for a World-Class Programme

Founded in 1611, Charterhouse is one of the UK's leading coeducational independent schools with a global reputation. Our 250-acre campus in the historic market town of Godalming offers an inspiring and secure setting for pupils to live and learn, and is just 45 minutes from London and within an hour of Heathrow and Gatwick international airports.

Learning with Global Purpose

At Charterhouse, pupils entering our Sixth Form choose between the IB Diploma Programme and A Levels. For many, the IBDP offers the perfect balance of challenge and opportunity – an education that develops curiosity, critical thinking and confidence.

Our 2025 IB cohort achieved an average of 37.2 points, earning places at LSE, Edinburgh, King's College London, and leading US universities, including Ivy League and State institutions.

Our pupils flourish through the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) elements, gaining the habits of inquiry and reflection that underpin success at university and beyond. Intellectual curiosity is further developed through a vast range of academic clubs and societies which run throughout the week. Pupils are encouraged to launch their own initiatives supported by the expertise and resources of our 125-strong academic faculty.

"Charterhouse is a unique place to study the IBDP because you are encouraged to excel academically and personally. The support from teachers is exceptional, helping every pupil reach their full potential." – Defne, Old Carthusian

Breadth of Opportunity Beyond the Classroom

At Charterhouse, the IB Diploma Programme flourishes within a School culture that encourages every pupil to try everything. Education here extends beyond the classroom and into every corner of school life.

Pupils balance the rigour of the IBDP with an extraordinary range of opportunities. With more than 80 activities on offer – from sport, outdoor pursuits and music to drama, debating and enterprise – every pupil is encouraged to explore new interests and pursue existing passions.

Charterhouse is perfectly placed to deliver both the academic strength of the IBDP and the breadth of experience that shapes confident, well-rounded young people.

Our campus provides an exceptional environment for this all-round education. 17 grass sports pitches, 24 tennis courts, a 235-seat theatre, dedicated music and art centres, and a new Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Hub.

This balance of scholarship and exploration ensures that when pupils leave Charterhouse, they do so with more than strong results. They leave with confidence, curiosity and passions that last a lifetime – a complete education in every sense.

Future-Ready Graduates

Through our innovative FutureU programme, pupils build the skills and mindset to succeed in a fast-changing world. The Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Hub supports collaboration, innovation and communication – essential preparation for the next stage of life. With our strong value-led approach to community, pupils are encouraged to "think global, act local". Pupil Action Committees and Partnership Projects give pupils agency and a sense of belonging, and equip them with the skills and confidence to be ambitious for their roles as tomorrow's leaders.

Our highly skilled university and careers specialists provide tailored guidance for applications worldwide, including Oxbridge, Russell Group, and leading US and other global elite universities.

Join Our Global Community

Each year, around 60 pupils join our Sixth Form to study either the IBDP or A Levels. Entry is by competitive assessment and interview. Charterhouse welcomes applications from students of all educational and cultural backgrounds who share our ambition to learn widely and lead wisely.

Applications should be submitted by 1 October of the year preceding entry, with assessments held in November and offers made in December.

For details, contact admissions@charterhouse.org.uk.

"When you come to Charterhouse, you come for the academics, the sport, the arts – but you stay for the sense of belonging and purpose. You become part of something greater, and you grow through it." – Theo, OC