Godalming College A GSG School
- Godalming College
Tuesley Lane
Godalming
Surrey
GU7 1RS - Head: Emma Young
- T 01483 423526
- F 01483 417079
- E college@godalming.ac.uk
- W www.godalming.ac.uk
- A state school for boys and girls aged from 16 to 19.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Surrey
- Pupils: 2,100; sixth formers: 2100
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
‘Big but tight knit,’ says the principal. Not for anyone who wants the ‘more custodial setting,’ as he puts it, of a smaller scale school environment. Students flock here from state and private schools for the teaching quality and results. Jaw-dropping displays of talent abound, off the walls when it comes to dance and drama; on them elsewhere. Much talk of recreating yourself, resulting in enjoyable stylistic differences between the philosophy set (highly articulate, sitting cross-legged, guru-like, on their desks during…
What the school says...
Godalming College is consistently one the highest performing state sixth form colleges in the country and is recognised by the Department for Education as providing 'significant value' for students. A full programme of enrichment activities, a complete package of tutorial and study support plus a well delivered careers programme support the outstanding teaching and learning.The emphasis is on preparing students for their life beyond college, helping them to become active citizens and giving them the confidence and optimism to achieve their goals. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
The Principal
Since 2016, Emma Young, who is also CEO, and was previously deputy principal at Esher College. A firm believer in sixth form college education, has spent her entire career working in the sector. She started her career as a geography teacher at The Sixth Form College, Farnborough. In 2005, she joined Esher College as assistant principal, curriculum and staff development and was then promoted to deputy principal in 2010.
Entrance
Guaranteed places for linked Waverley federation schools Broadwater, Glebelands, Gosden House, Rodborough and Woolmer Hill, no matter when they apply. For others, used to be a first come, first served scrum until admissions policy was changed, making prospects of a place nearly as good for those attending Bohunt School, Fullbrook School, Midhurst Rother College and Weydon School, as long as they submit applications towards the...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
Godalming Sixth Form College is an inclusive college. We aim to provide support to any student who is able to meet entry requirements for one of our courses. We provide courses for level 2 and 3 students; GCSE, BTEC and A levels. 10-09
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
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