The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.8
8.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
39% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–20
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 336
- Capacity
- 75%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Ms Zoe Ireland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Priors Field Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCharterhouse
Independent · 1.7km away
Aldro
Independent · 1.8km away
Loseley Fields Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Puttenham CofE Infant School
Primary · 2.6km away
Farncombe Church of England Infant School
Primary · 2.6km away
Moss Lane School
Primary · 2.9km away
Godalming Junior School
Primary · 3.0km away
The Wharf Nursery School
Nursery · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Prior's Field School a selective school?
Yes. Prior's Field School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Prior's Field School?
Prior's Field School currently has 336 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prior's Field School take?
Prior's Field School caters for pupils aged 11 to 20.
Where is Prior's Field School?
Prior's Field School is in Godalming, GU7 2RH, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prior's Field School have a sixth form?
Yes, Prior's Field School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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