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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Prior's Field School is a private secondary-stage school in Godalming, Surrey, with a published age range of 11-20.
Private school Girls Ages 11-20 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-20
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Prior's Field School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-20
- 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
Overview
Julia Huxley's 1902 vision for girls' education still gives Prior's Field School a clear point of reference. Curiosity, independence and engagement beyond lessons shape a girls' community that runs through GCSE and Sixth Form, with day pupils and boarders sharing the same campus and pastoral life. Academic progression and residential experience therefore sit closely together.
Lower School pupils meet subjects from art and physics to PE and Latin, with a rotating technology programme covering design, food and textiles. Language tasters lead into later choices, while GCSE pupils normally take nine or ten subjects. Sixth Form options include A levels, BTECs, diplomas, EPQ, TEFL and CMI qualifications. Around 40 weekly clubs span creative work, music and sport, with productions, trips and instrumental groups extending the programme.
School House and Huxley House support full, weekly, half-weekly and flexi boarding. Direct entry is available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form; 12+ and 14+ places depend on availability. Flexible boarding, a girls-only day route and varied senior options give Prior's Field a particular shape for families considering Godalming and the surrounding area.
Key points
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 35.8 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 7.7% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 35.8
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 3.28
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Age range
- 11-20
- Headteacher
- Ms Zoe Ireland
- Pupil roll
- 280 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Priors Field Road, Godalming, Surrey
- Postcode
- GU7 2RH
- Area
- Surrey
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Ms Zoe Ireland
School contact
- School phone
- 01483810551
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01483810551
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-20
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- 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
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
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 35.8 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 ?
- 3.28 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 7.7% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 36.70 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 25 November 2025
- 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 2025 records an inspection beginning 25 November 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Prior's Field School handle admissions?
Prior's Field School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Prior's Field 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 Prior's Field School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Prior's Field School?
Prior's Field School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 25 November 2025.