Local people are being invited to go behind the gates of one of Croydon’s oldest buildings for a rare glimpse into 400 years of history. Hundreds of people walk past the Whitgift Almshouses on the corner of North End and George Street every week, but may not realise what’s behind the stone walls. Founded in…
John Whitgift Foundation has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer. Becky Allison, currently Director of Finance and Operations at Trinity School, moves to the Foundation in June 2026. The John Whitgift Foundation runs two outstanding independent schools, Whitgift School and Trinity School, supported by one of the largest bursary schemes in the country. The Foundation…
Local primary students learning computer coding at Whitgift School have shared their skills with the CEO of the John Whitgift Foundation. Roisha Hughes’ visit marked six months since the Foundation assumed full funding responsibility for a programme between Whitgift School and local primary schools, which aims to increase access to Whitgift’s facilities and raise attainment…
Generations have come together to mark a significant milestone in the life of the John Whitgift Foundation. On 22nd March 1596, Archbishop John Whitgift laid the first two Foundation Stones of the Hospital of the Holy Trinity, the building we now know as the Whitgift Almshouses. Every year, we pause on this date to remember…
Trinity School has submitted a planning application to Croydon Council for new teaching, Sixth Form, and fitness facilities. These developments will support the school’s expansion as it moves towards becoming fully co-educational by 2031. The proposals include new high-quality classrooms, a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre, a new fitness suite and landscaped outdoor spaces designed for…
Apprenticeships are transforming the way people start and build their careers. During National Apprenticeships Week, we’re celebrating the real-life experiences of five of our current and former apprentices who have built successful careers in a range of roles. Apprenticeships offer opportunities to develop industry-specific skills in a busy work environment while receiving structured training and…
As the new school term starts, Trinity and Whitgift Schools are both benefiting from improved sports facilities following work over the summer. Whitgift School now has an additional football pitch with hybrid turf, giving students even more opportunity to get on the pitch in all weather! And at Trinity School, alongside work to enhance the…
John Whitgift Foundation is delighted to welcome Mr Toby Seth, MA as the new permanent Headmaster of Whitgift School. Mr Seth joins us from The Pocklington School Foundation in Yorkshire, where he fostered a warm and thriving school environment during his Headship, leading the school through the challenging pandemic years and prioritising high-quality pastoral care…
John Whitgift Foundation has now completed the sale of much of the Old Palace senior site. From September the site will be home to a special educational needs school run by Serenity Education Group Ltd. The sale of the site follows the closure of Old Palace school, which was announced in September 2023 but deferred…
Congratulations to all students at our schools on their brilliant GCSE results today! Our gratitude goes to the wonderful teaching and support staff who’ve supported students and steered them through senior school, enabling students to build the resilience and determination they need to thrive.