Gordon's School

Gordon's School is a secondary school with Academy (English school) status in West End, near Woking, Surrey, England. Founded in 1885, it was originally named The Gordon Boys' Home. It converted from being a voluntary aided school to an Academy on 1 January 2013. Gordon's School is one of 27 state boarding schools in England. Of Gordon's c.1000 pupils just over a quarter board overnight. In October 2024, Ofsted ranked the school as outstanding across all categories. In June 2022, Gordon's was judged Boarding School of the Year by the TES (Times Educational Supplement). The Real Schools Guide 2025, recognised Gordon's School as one of the top schools in the country. Gordon's School is a member of The Boarding Schools Association, The Heads' Conference (HMC), and listed in The Good Schools Guide. In 2014, controversy arose over the school charging £10,494 a year for day-pupil places. It was argued that made the state school selective, along with others which charge similar fees. Under the Education Act 1996 it is illegal for state schools to charge for admission or education provided during school hours, but they may charge for activities outside normal school teaching hours. Gordon's School students may apply to The Gordon Foundation 1885 Bursary Fund for help with these charges.

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