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Wiltshire Private schools

Godolphin School

Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA

Godolphin School is a private secondary-stage school in Wiltshire, Wiltshire, with a published age range of 3-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 3-19 Sixth form Boarding school
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
Boarding ?
Boarding school
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Godolphin traces its history to Elizabeth Godolphin's foundation in 1726 and has a long-established setting at Milford Hill in Salisbury. It is a mixed school for ages 3 to 19 with a Sixth Form and boarding, combining day pupils with senior and Sixth Form boarders. Its stated values are ambition, authenticity, courage and kindness.

The academic route moves from Key Stage 3 into GCSE choices and Godolphin Sixth. Alongside broad subject study, pupils receive close academic and pastoral support, with independent learning and leadership treated as part of the experience. Bright Futures develops from PSHCEE into guidance for university, apprenticeship and work-experience decisions in the Lower Sixth.

Boarding houses give senior and Sixth Form pupils study and social spaces, dedicated staff and a close relationship with day pupils. Sport, arts, outdoor challenge, service and leadership extend the programme beyond lessons. This combination of a residential dimension and a deliberate pastoral structure is central to the setting's character.

Main entry points are Year 7, Year 9 and Sixth Form, although other-year applications can be considered where places are available. Year 9 entry includes creative writing, cognitive assessment, team-building and interview, with visits and private tours available. A planned Chafyn-Godolphin partnership from September 2026 is part of the current direction, so the arrangements for that transition need careful reading.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 24.6 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 14.3% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Wiltshire and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Godolphin School, Wiltshire, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
24.6
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
1.08
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Wiltshire and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Godolphin School, Wiltshire, and England. 60 46.7 33.3 20 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
3-19
Headteacher
Mrs Jenny Price
Pupil roll
255 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Boarding
Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address
Milford Hill, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Postcode
SP1 2RA
Area
Wiltshire

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Jenny Price

School contact

School phone
01722430500

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
admissions@godolphin.org
Admissions phone
01722430500
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
Boarding school
Day fees
Day-pupil tuition (Years 7-13), VAT inclusive
Boarding fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Bursaries available
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 application deadline

    Friday 27 November 2026

    For Year 7 entry in September 2027.

  2. Year 7 entrance assessment

    Thursday 21 January 2027

    For Year 7 entry in September 2027.

  3. Year 7 scholarship assessments

    Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 January 2027

    For Year 7 entry in September 2027.

  4. Year 7 offers

    Friday 5 February 2027

    For Year 7 entry in September 2027.

  5. Year 7 acceptance deadline

    Early March 2027

    For Year 7 entry in September 2027.

  6. Year 9 bespoke application deadline

    Friday 27 November 2026

    For Year 9 entry in September 2027.

  7. Year 9 entrance assessment

    Thursday 21 January 2027

    For Year 9 entry in September 2027.

  8. Year 9 application deadline

    Friday 19 February 2027

    For Year 9 entry in September 2029.

  9. Year 9 entrance assessment

    Tuesday 9 March 2027

    For Year 9 entry in September 2029.

  10. Year 9 offers

    Friday 19 March 2027

    For Year 9 entry in September 2029.

  11. Year 9 acceptance deadline

    Friday 16 April 2027

    For Year 9 entry in September 2029.

  12. Sixth Form bespoke application deadline

    Friday 23 October 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  13. Sixth Form entrance interviews

    Wednesday 4 November 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  14. Sixth Form scholarship assessments

    Thursday 5 November 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  15. Sixth Form offers

    Friday 20 November 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  16. Sixth Form acceptance deadline

    Friday 4 December 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
24.6 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
1.08 EBacc APS
A-level results
14.3% AAB or better
A-level average points
40.92 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 20 January 2026

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 20 January 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Godolphin School handle admissions?

Godolphin School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Godolphin School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Godolphin School?

Year 7 application deadline: Friday 27 November 2026. Year 7 entrance assessment: Thursday 21 January 2027. Year 7 scholarship assessments: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 January 2027. Year 7 offers: Friday 5 February 2027. Year 7 acceptance deadline: Early March 2027. Year 9 bespoke application deadline: Friday 27 November 2026. Year 9 entrance assessment: Thursday 21 January 2027. Year 9 application deadline: Friday 19 February 2027. Year 9 entrance assessment: Tuesday 9 March 2027. Year 9 offers: Friday 19 March 2027. Year 9 acceptance deadline: Friday 16 April 2027. Sixth Form bespoke application deadline: Friday 23 October 2026. Sixth Form entrance interviews: Wednesday 4 November 2026. Sixth Form scholarship assessments: Thursday 5 November 2026. Sixth Form offers: Friday 20 November 2026. Sixth Form acceptance deadline: Friday 4 December 2026

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Godolphin School?

Godolphin School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 20 January 2026.