Godalming College

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Godalming College is a sixth form college, situated in Godalming, 4 miles from Guildford, Surrey.

1 Academic standings
2 Governers
3 Notable Alumni
4 External links

[edit] Academic standings

In 2004 the A level pass rate was 99% for the second year running with 80% of students achieving A to C grades, well above the national average. A 100% pass rate was achieved in 35 of 47 A level subjects offered.

In 2006 the college achieved a 98.5% pass rate compared with the national pass rate of 96.6%. Of more than 2000 subject entries, over 1000 were at the top A and B grades and over 1500 at grades A to C. In 33 of the A level subjects offered by the College a 100% pass rate was achieved.

[edit] Governers

The principal is Mr David Adelman B.A.

The governing body are as follows: Chief Executive: David Adelman, Chairman: Margaret Jack - Business Development Manager, Vice Chairman: Michael Laver - Senior Partner, Solicitors, Clerk: Mervyn Tremeer - Retired Deputy Area Education Officer, Deputy Clerk: Ann Bleddyn - Executive Director, Godalming College, Governors: Sheila Barbour - Teacher, Lilian Crowsley - Teacher, Carol Dunnett - Manager, Citizens Advice Bureau, Zoe Leach - Student Member Valerie Martin - Partner, Chartered Accountants Chris Morse - Business Consultant, David Pollard - University Director Emeritus, University of Surrey, Peter Shaw - Director General, Department for Education & Skills, James Strawson - University Secretary, University of Surrey, Jacqueline Turner - Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Tony Walker - Guildford Institute, Sharon Ward - Partner, Chartered Accountants, External Consultants: Christopher Kirton - Audit, Jacqueline Kingsnorth - Audit,

As of 2006, two new blocks have been built, including a state of the art library block and a brand new sports hall. The college offers a wide range of subjects and opportunities.