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Whitgift has on-site, state-of-the-art facilities to support sport, music, and study. These facilities include basketball and badminton courts, a gym, a swimming pool, and a music school, all available for weekend use as part of the boarding programme. Founder's House provides communal and recreational spaces for boarders, including a refurbished common room kitchen for cookery and quiet study areas to support independent learning. The campus contains a range of learning and social spaces designed to support pupils across the Junior, Middle, and Sixth Form years. Raeburn Library and the Old Library are among the on-site academic facilities.
Whitgift has three hybrid pitches, with the latest on Edridge after earlier installations on Big Side and Puntabout in 2021. Basketball and badminton courts, a gym, and a swimming pool provide comprehensive on-site training and recreation. These facilities are used to support a broad sports programme and weekend activities. The grounds and pitches are part of a broader sports facilities programme, recognized with awards such as the Independent School Grounds Team of the Year 2026.
Academic facilities include Raeburn Library and Old Library, the Sixth Form Centre, a Performing Arts Centre, a Concert Hall, the North Pavilion, and the Water Gardens as well as other on-site spaces for study and learning. The Raeburn Library and Old Library are central to on-site learning resources, with the Sixth Form Centre supporting older students. The Performing Arts Centre and Concert Hall support drama and music education. The interactive tour lists North Pavilion and Water Gardens among the campus facilities used for learning and social activities. A Medical Centre is available on site to support pupil health needs.
Whitgift offers a vibrant co-curricular programme with more than 120 clubs and societies, including Drama, Music, Sport, Outdoor Education, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and the Combined Cadet Force (CCF). There are more than 30 sports available for participation, from relaxed social activities to competitive teams. The Greenpower Car Club gives students the opportunity to design and race a Whitgift car. Live performances are a priority for the music groups and orchestras. Outdoor Education and other clubs provide adventure and leadership experiences.
Whitgift School is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 10 to 18 in Croydon, United Kingdom. The curriculum offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC and the British Curriculum, delivered across Junior, Middle and Sixth Form. A cross-curricular programme develops skills in PE and Games, Global Citizenship and Ideatum (PSHE and Economic education). The campus features on-site learning spaces including Raeburn Library, Old Library, Sixth Form Centre, a Performing Arts Centre, a Concert Hall, the North Pavilion and the Water Gardens, plus Medical Centre. Sports facilities include three hybrid pitches, a gym, a swimming pool and courts. Founder's House provides boarding-house spaces with weekend access to sport and music. The school runs 120 clubs and 30+ sports, with activities such as Duke of Edinburgh Award, Combined Cadet Force and Greenpower Car Club. Whitgift values tradition alongside modern curricula and co-curricular opportunities globally.
