Godolphin School歌德芬女子学校

About the school
The Godolphin School is a day and boarding school for girls aged between 3 and 18 years. The school has a Christian foundation with links to Salisbury Cathedral. lt was founded in 1726 and occupied buildings in several locations before moving to its present site in 1890. The school is a registered charity with a governing body, which includes representatives nominated by the cathedral and former pupils.
Since the previous inspection, the range of qualifications in the sixth form has been extended and a sixth form study centre has been created. The site is shared by the senior school and the prep school which incorporates the Early Years Foundation Stage. Boarding accommodation is provided in three houses; one for preparatory pupils and those aged 11-12, one for senior pupils (aged 13-16) and onefor sixth form pupils (aged 16-18).

What the school seeks to do
The school aims to educate girls in an environment of excellence in academic endeavour, sport, the arts and personal development, celebrating diversity of community and thought, and respect for all. Every girl is encouraged to find her own unique talents and abilities, develop her own perspective, and realise her full potential so that she can meet the opportunities and challenges ahead.

About the pupils
Pupils come from a range of professional backgrounds from a wide catchment area around Salisbury as well as other parts of the country. Approximately one-tenth of pupils are from overseas. Nationally standardised test data provided by the school indicate that the ability of the pupils in the prep and the senior schools is above average and the ability profile of pupils in the sixth form is broadly average. The school has identified 57 pupils as having special educational needs and/or disabilities, which include dyslexia and slow processing, most of whom receive additional specialist help. No pupil in the school has an education, health and care plan or a statement of special educational needs. English is an additional language for 50 pupils, some of whom are supported by one-to-one lessons and their classroom teachers. The school runs a scholarship programme which provides a range of additional activities for those identified by as the most able in its population.