Since its foundation in 1900, Godstowe has been at the forefront of girls' education. With a distinguished tradition as the first British boarding preparatory school for girls, Godstowe has continued to thrive and embrace the challenge of preparing our children for the next millennium. Today, the School has over 400 pupils and enjoys an excellent and unparalleled academic reputation amongst British Independent schools. The level of individual care, the quality of life and happiness of our children, are hallmarks of our community.
Built upon strong traditions and a sound Christian ethos, we provide a framework for every child to feel valued and gain confidence. Children are encouraged to pursue individual talents and to grow fully as individuals prepared for the demands of an ever changing world.
We aim to foster within our children the values of courtesy, sensitivity and responsibility. We set out to engender enthusiasm, a genuine love of learning, good work habits and a sense of achievement. In order to successfully meet these aims, we seek to provide highly skilled and professional pastoral and academic staff, and the best facilities and equipment for learning and leisure within an environment affording stimulus, stability and security.
Boarding and day places are equally balanced. Boarding life is focused within four houses each of 30-36 girls from 7-13 years, a new boarding house opened in the spring of 1996.
Girls are prepared for Common Entrance and Scholarship at 13+. Specialist facilities within the school are excellent with a new music school and recital room completed in February 1996. Games facilities include tennis courts, excellent sports pitches, sports hall and an indoor swimming pool.
Language courses are well established with residential visits to several French private schools. Clubs and activities are extensive, including such interests as badminton, ballet, brownies, gardening, gymnastics, horse-riding, orienteering, self-defence and watersports.
We are within easy reach of London and Oxford, less than an hour from Heathrow.
We hope that you will visit us to experience for yourself the friendly family atmosphere and sense of purposeful activity which are reflected throughout the School. Godstowe is very special to all who learn, live and work here, we would be delighted to welcome you and show you our School.
