Godolphin School
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
About Godolphin School
Chafyn Godolphin (newly merged from September 2026) offers a world‑class education for a changing world. Our purpose is to make the world a better place by developing individuals who are confident, ambitious and compassionate, ready to lead with authenticity and shape the future positively.
For over 300 years, our combined heritage has combined achievement with innovation. Today, we look forward with ambition as one school. Since welcoming boys as well as girls in 2025, every classroom, conversation and experience has been enriched. From September 2026, we are proud to be Chafyn Godolphin: a leading all‑through co‑educational day school for children aged 2 to 18, with boarding available for Senior and Sixth Form pupils in the heart of Salisbury.
Our values define who we are and guide who we are becoming:
- Belonging
- Courage
- Kindness
- Curiosity
Our approach is rooted in excellent teaching, strong subject expertise and careful tracking of progress. We nurture curiosity, creativity and a strong sense of belonging, helping pupils develop confidence and independence. We also create meaningful opportunities for pupils to contribute beyond the classroom through leadership, service and engagement with the wider world.
Looking ahead, Chafyn Godolphin enters an exciting new chapter as a fully unified, all‑through school. Bringing together our shared strengths creates a clear and ambitious journey for every child from age 2 to 18, with continuity, confidence and opportunity at every stage. This evolution is not simply a change of name, but a step forward in how we think, teach and grow together strengthening our community, broadening opportunities and ensuring every pupil is well prepared for the world they will shape.
As part of United Learning, Chafyn Godolphin benefits from the strength of a national group of over 100 schools. This partnership enhances opportunities for pupils and staff while allowing us to retain our distinct character. Shared services and high‑quality professional development enable our teachers to focus on delivering excellent education and continuous improvement.
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Pupils of all ages have exceptionally positive attitudes to learning. They are extremely aspirational for themselves and ambitious for those around them
- ISI Report 2023This is a culture that fully supports young people and the move to co-education, will see boys benefitting from Godolphin’s honest and consistent care and attention in the same way that girls have for nearly three centuries
- Talk EducationSurround-sound pastoral care, woven throughout school life. Highly nurturing and inclusive environment, in which pupils are genuinely known and appreciated as individuals by everyone from SLT to catering staff: The personal touch stands out.
- Good Schools GuideExcellent" in all areas
- ISI Report 2023