Godalming College
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Godalming College |
| image | Godalming College logo.svg |
| image_size | 220px |
| coordinates | |
| type | Sixth form college |
| head_label | Principal |
| head | Emma Young |
| address | Tuesley Lane |
| city | Godalming |
| county | Surrey |
| country | England |
| postcode | GU7 1RS |
| local_authority | Surrey |
| urn | 130828 |
| enrolment | 2500 |
| gender | Coeducational |
| lower_age | 16 |
| upper_age | 18 |
| website | |
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Godalming College is a sixth form college, in Godalming, 31 mi south-west of London and five miles from Guildford, Surrey. The college had been consistently oversubscribed in years prior to 2010 and has been considered to be one of the best state colleges in the UK. It is the successor to Godalming Grammar School, a state grammar school.
Academic standings
In 2020, Godalming College had a 99.8% pass rate, 67.6% of exam entrants attained grades within the A* to B boundary. In the same year, 100 percent pass rates were achieved in all BTEC courses, with 67.2% of BTEC entrants attaining grades within the Distinction to Distinction* boundary.[[File:Godalming College..jpg|thumb|Godalming College]]
Ofsted
The college retained its 'outstanding' Ofsted status in the December 2019 and November 2024 inspections.
The latest report took place on 20-21 November 2024 was in the form of a short inspection, before that a full inspection took place 3-6 December 2019.
Design Awards
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In 2000, the newly completed building achieved the Best New Building Award in the Godalming Trust Civic Design Awards. Since then, three new blocks have been built, including a library block, sports hall and a performing arts building.
Societies
There is a Christian Union at Godalming, there is also a Debating Society, a Harry Potter Society, a Model UN Society, GCTV (a student media enterprise), Chess Club, Games Club and an LGBT society.
Notable alumni
- Tom Ackerley, film producer
- Annabelle Apsion, actress (Shameless)
- Max Bowden Actor
- Rikki Clarke, England cricketer
- Ben Elton, comedian and writer
- Alexandra Evans, winner of Britains Next Top Model Cycle 4
- Gabrielle Glaister, actress
- Victoria Hamilton, actress
- Isabel Hardman, journalist at The Spectator
- Rufus Hound, comedian and television presenter
- Rachel Hurd-Wood, actress
- Philip Johnston, Co-Founder and CEO of Starcloud
- Ingrid Lacey, actress (Drop the Dead Donkey)
- Andy Salmon, Commandant General Royal Marines
- Simon Shaw, rugby player
- Isaac Stanmore, actor
- Lucy Watson, socialite on Made In Chelsea
References
References
- (2010-09-23). "College application queues led to 'riot'".
- "Successful {{!}} Why Godalming {{!}} Godalming College".
- (6 June 2020). "Godalming College is 'Outstanding'".
- enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk, Ofsted Communications Team. (2022-07-25). "Find an inspection report and registered childcare".
- enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk, Ofsted Communications Team. (2022-07-25). "Find an inspection report and registered childcare".
- [https://archive.today/20070811024917/http://www.surreyad.co.uk/news/83/83354/red_letter_day_as_godalming_college_builds_for_the_future Surrey Advertiser]
- "Godalming College Website".
- (2019-10-19). "Max Bowden returns to College to present awards".
- "Rikki Clarke".
- [http://www.godalming.ac.uk/achievements/alumni/ Godalming alumni] {{webarchive. link. (2006-10-09)
- Harvey, Hettie. (21 August 2009). "Rachel Hurd-Wood: a modern gothic starlet". ES Magazine.
- "Commandant General RM". royalnavy.mod.uk.
- "Simon Shaw Profile". Rugby Football Union.
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