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We are delighted to announce today the merger between St. Edmund’s School in Hindhead and St. Hilary’s School in Godalming with a target completion date at the end of November 2024.
This October, as part of our 150th celebrations of St. Edmund`s School, we hosted a World War exhibition in the Jubilee Hall curated by our Head of History, Mr Taylor. The event welcomed both past and present pupils, as well as the broader St. Edmund’s community, including Year 5 and 6 students from local primary schools — Camelsdale, Grayshott, and St. Mary’s Chiddingfold—as well as parents and residents from Huntington House Care Home.
''I just wanted to say a massive thank you so very much for inviting us to your War Exhibition today. It was fabulous and the children have come back to school so enthused and talking about everything they saw- a really impressive collection and a totally immersive experience (who needs the Imperial War museum with this fabulous experience!). It has brought our World War 1 topic to life.''
Emma Hampshire, Form 6 Teacher St. Mary's School, Chiddingfold
This weekend we marked the culmination of the school’s 150th anniversary celebrations with a special OSE reunion. Alumni from across the decades, spanning from those who left in the 1930’s to more recent leavers, returned to reconnect and reflect on their time at the school, which has since evolved from a boy’s Prep School founded in 1874 to a co-educational through school for children aged 2 to 16 years old.
Pupils at St Edmund’s, Hindhead have again achieved an outstanding set of GCSE results and posted a fantastic 97% pass rate (grades 4-9) against a national average of 67%. At a time when grades are falling nationally, at St Edmund’s the pass rate continues to improve.
All pupils achieved a 100% pass rate in Maths, Biology, Art, Latin, Drama, Spanish, History, Music, Sports Science, and PE, and a 99% Pass Rate across English and Maths. Almost a fifth of passes were at the most demanding grade 9 and more than a third of candidates were awarded grade 9 in one or more subjects. The proportion of grades awarded at 7-9 (the old A*/A grades) was an impressive 45% compared to a national average of 22%.
The average Value-Added score for GCSE subjects was an amazing +1.4 based on CAT4 predictors. This means that St Edmund’s pupils achieved more than one grade higher on average per subject than external testing predicted at the start of their GCSE programme. Value-added ratings by subject ranged from +0.7 to an exceptional +3.5.
Across all departments, pupils demonstrated outstanding scholarship. In Additional Maths, Music and Latin, 100% of students scored grades 7-9 (the old A*/A grades), whilst in the Sciences those top grades were achieved by 86% in Biology and 79% in Chemistry and Physics. These results showcase not only our pupil’s academic proficiency across various subjects but also their skill in balancing rigorous studies with extracurricular commitments, be it in sports, music, or theatre.
Current and recent leavers have been successful in gaining places at a wide range of 6th Form providers including ArtEds, Blundell’s School, Bohunt, Charterhouse, Churcher’s College, Cranleigh, Godalming College, Guildford College, Royal Grammar School, St Edward’s Oxford and Stonar School, as well as scholarships at a mixture of schools including Blundell’s School, Charterhouse, Churcher’s College, Cranleigh and Seaford College.
The Headmaster, Adam Walliker, commented, "My congratulations go to our pupils on another tremendous set of GCSE results. The superb Value-Added score of +1.4 reflects our innovative academic arrangements with average class sizes of eighteen pupils for core subjects, twelve pupils on average per class for GCSE option block subjects, and a wide range of regular catch-up workshops and seminars to keep pupils on track and extend them. Of course, the results are also testament to the dedication and care of the wonderful teachers and pastoral staff at St. Edmund’s who provide the hugely supportive environment in which the children can thrive and get the very best out of themselves.”
We love finding out about our OSEs (Old St. Edmund's) !
The St. Edmund’s Poetry Recitation Competition is a cornerstone event in the school calendar. Anticipation builds early in the Lent term as all the pupils from Forms 3 to 8 start to prepare. Teachers help the children to source their poems, finding material that suits their different personalities, interests and strengths, as well as encouraging pupils to choose poems of different genres or structures.
The recent piano festival concert (Wednesday 21st February 2024) at St. Edmund's was nothing short of a mesmerising celebration of musical diversity and talent. The stage came alive with a seamless blend of pupils and special guests including Luca Kellar- Hume, Julia and Bela Hartmann and Martin Cousin creating an evening that left both parents and our pupils inspired.
We are delighted to share with you our new school film.
It’s an exciting year at St. Edmund’s as we celebrate our 150th year.
We hope this film will give an insight into life at St. Edmund’s and what we believe makes us so special.
Since its establishment in 1900 at our Hindhead site, cross country running has been an integral part of life at St. Edmund's, shaping the school's culture and fostering a love for running among its students. Nestled in the picturesque setting of Hindhead, our school boasts over 40 acres of undulating grounds, providing an interesting and challenging course that intertwines seamlessly with our 9-hole golf course – a truly unique backdrop for our cross-country endeavours.
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As we approach the momentous occasion of our 150th year since we were founded, it is only fitting to reflect on our rich heritage and the significance behind our school's name. Globally observed on the 20th of November each year, 'St. Edmund's Day' pays homage to Edmund the Martyr (also known as St. Edmund or Edmund of East Anglia), who served as the king of East Anglia from around 855 until his demise on November 20, 869.
Edmund holds the esteemed patronage of kings, pandemics, the Roman Catholic diocese of East Anglia, Douai Abbey, wolves, torture victims, and protection from the plague.
The roots of St. Edmund's School trace back to its founding in Norfolk by the Rev. J. Morgan-Brown at Glebe House in Hunstanton, Norfolk. Edmund (841-870) was particularly revered as the local saint of Hunstanton. In his book 'Willingly to School: A History of St. Edmund's Hindhead,' published in 2000, Bernard Palmer notes that Edmund, a king of East Anglia, is believed to have landed at Hunstanton from Germany. He met his martyrdom at the hands of Danish invaders who sought to compel him, as a Christian, to share his kingdom with their Pagan chief, Inguar. Edmund was condemned to be the target of the Danes' archery practice, symbolised by the school's crown and arrows emblem, and ultimately beheaded. Tradition holds that his body was initially buried on the borders of Norfolk, an area steeped in memories of St. Edmund, making it a fitting name for the school that would soon grace its borders. The school remained in Norfolk until 1900 when it moved to Hindhead.
For those eager to delve deeper into the history of St. Edmund's take a look at our new timeline, chronicling the rich tapestry of our school.