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Title capitalization

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  • The godolphin school → Godolphin School — I would like to change the page title from The godolphin school to Godolphin School - I made a mistake with the lower case g for Godolphin and s for School. Many thanks in advance - Godolphinsch

 Done PeterSymonds | talk 16:12, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Update to the page

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Hi, I would like to update the information regarding the school to reflect changes that have taken place. Please could you use the information from the previous edit. Numeral2025 (talk) 13:54, 23 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for this request. I made the changes I could find reliable sources for. Is there a reference for the upper age limit being 19? -- Wire723 (talk) 17:22, 23 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Please could you make the changes below:
Situated in the heart of the Cathedral City of Salisbury,
Godolphin
is an independent school educating young people from three to nineteen years. The school comprises Godolphin Prep and Godolphin Senior & Sixth.
Godolphin is excited to be offering a co-education across all year groups from September 2025, reaffirming our commitment to preparing pupils for life’s challenges and empowering them to make a difference in the world.
The school is consistently ranked among the best co-educational independent schools nationally. Godolphin was awarded the Sunday Times Southwest Independent Secondary School of the Year 2019.[citation needed]
In 2024, Godolphin joined United Learning, which is a group of schools operating both in the independent and maintained sectors and which is, itself, a charitable trust dating back to the late 19th Century.
History
Godolphin was founded by Elizabeth Godolphin in 1726, initially serving to educate eight young orphaned gentlewomen. The school opened on 9 August 1784 in Rosemary Lane, within the Cathedral Close, Salisbury. Over time it occupied various houses in the area,  including Arundells, more recently the home of Sir Edward Heath, and finally the King's House. A prospectus from 1789, written by the headmistress, Mrs Voysey,[who?] promised a regime of early rising, "agreeable exercise" and a diet of wholesome books "such as enlarge the heart to Virtue and excellency of Sentiment".
Following a cholera outbreak in 1848, the school moved to Milford Hill, occupying various premises, including Fawcett House on Elm Grove, which later became the Swan School. Under the leadership of Miss Polhill[who?] (1854–1857) and M. T. Andrews (1875–1890), the school maintained small numbers and a narrow curriculum.
In 1890, Mary Douglas became headmistress, described as a 'headmistress of genius' and 'the second founder of the School'.  Her headship saw an increase in student numbers from 23 in 1890 to 230 in 1920, the year she retired. In 1891, the distinctive red-brick building on Milford Hill was opened at a cost of £4000, followed by the addition of several new boarding houses.
In 1904 an additional six acres were purchased to extend the school grounds, which were then landscaped on the side facing Laverstock. In 1914, oak paneling was installed in the Main Hall, and in 1925 an open-air swimming pool was opened. Post World War 11 additions include a new library building, several boarding houses, a science and technology block, a prep school, a performing arts centre, an indoor swimming pool with fitness centre, a new boarding house and a Sixth Form Centre. [citation needed]
Every November, the school commemorates its founder Elizabeth Godolphin.  The Head and Head Students lay a wreath on her tomb in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey. This ceremony is known to students past and present as "Commem."[citation needed]
Fees
Godolphin's Fees from January 2025 can be found here
Campus
Godolphin has a sports centre off of the main campus. There is also a Leisure Centre on site, this includes an indoor swimming pool and fitness suite and social area. This is also open to the public to join as a member.
The main campus consists of the Senior school and Godolphin Prep and boarding houses - Walters House, Cooper House and Jerred House.
There is also a Performing Arts Centre - a purpose-built, circular construction providing a Theatre-style Performing Arts Space with a stage and seating for up to 218 people. The Performing Arts Centre is available for theatre and dance performances, concerts, conferences, and workshops.
Godolphin is available for lettings. Please visit our website for more information.
Headmistresses
  • Mrs Voysey
  • 1784–: Miss Giffard (Mrs Davis)
  • 1815–: Anna Maria Alford
  • 1829–: Miss Emily
  • 1832–1854: Margaret Bazeley
  • 1854–1857: Miss Polhill (Mrs Cother)
  • 1857–1875: Emma Polhill
  • 1875–1890: M. T. Andrews
  • 1890–1919: Mary Alice Douglas
  • 1920–1935: Cecily Ray Ash
  • 1935–1940: D. M. M. Edwards-Rees
  • 1940–1958: G. May Jerred
  • 1958–1967: Miss Engledow
  • 1968–1980: Veronica Fraser
  • 1980–1989: Elizabeth Prescott-Decie (Hannay)
  • 1989–1996: Hilary Fender
  • 1996–2010: Jill Horsburgh
  • 2010–2013: Samantha Price
  • 2014–2022: Emma Hattersley
  • 2022– : Jenny Price
Notable former pupils
See also: Category: People educated at Godolphin School
Numeral2025 (talk) 22:06, 14 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Is there a way to update with the changes that were made https://wiki.riteme.site/w/index.php?title=Godolphin_School&oldid=1264765599 on 23 December at 11.33am Numeral2025 (talk) 15:43, 6 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Anyone can edit Wikipedia. However, we don't make statements such as "Our fees are" using Wikipedia's voice, and we don't give instructions to readers about visiting websites. Please also bear in mind Wikipedia:Conflict of interest. -- Wire723 (talk) 13:16, 7 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hi @Numeral2025: If you use the "edit COI" route linked on your Talk page, or the edit request wizard, other editors will see the changes you want to make and can decide whether to add them to the article. You will need to write neutrally, though, and provide references for changes you want to make. Tacyarg (talk) 22:40, 14 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Godolphin is an independent school educating young people from eleven to nineteen years. The school comprises Godolphin Prep and Godolphin Senior & Sixth. Godolphin is excited to be offering a co-education across all year groups from September 2025, reaffirming our commitment to preparing pupils for life’s challenges and empowering them to make a difference in the world.
The school is consistently ranked among the best co-educational independent schools nationally. Godolphin was awarded the Sunday Times Southwest Independent Secondary School of the Year 2019.[citation needed]
In 2024, Godolphin joined United Learning, which is a group of schools operating both in the independent and maintained sectors and which is, itself, a charitable trust dating back to the late 19th Century.
History
Godolphin was founded by Elizabeth Godolphin in 1726, initially serving to educate eight young orphaned gentlewomen. The school opened on 9 August 1784 in Rosemary Lane, within the Cathedral Close, Salisbury. Over time it occupied various houses in the area,  including Arundells, more recently the home of Sir Edward Heath, and finally the King's House. A prospectus from 1789, written by the headmistress, Mrs Voysey,[who?] promised a regime of early rising, "agreeable exercise" and a diet of wholesome books "such as enlarge the heart to Virtue and excellency of Sentiment".
Following a cholera outbreak in 1848, the school moved to Milford Hill, occupying various premises, including Fawcett House on Elm Grove, which later became the Swan School. Under the leadership of Miss Polhill[who?] (1854–1857) and M. T. Andrews (1875–1890), the school maintained small numbers and a narrow curriculum.
In 1890, Mary Douglas became headmistress, described as a 'headmistress of genius' and 'the second founder of the School'.  Her headship saw an increase in student numbers from 23 in 1890 to 230 in 1920, the year she retired. In 1891, the distinctive red-brick building on Milford Hill was opened at a cost of £4000, followed by the addition of several new boarding houses.
In 1904 an additional six acres were purchased to extend the school grounds, which were then landscaped on the side facing Laverstock. In 1914, oak paneling was installed in the Main Hall, and in 1925 an open-air swimming pool was opened. Post World War 11 additions include a new library building, several boarding houses, a science and technology block, a prep school, a performing arts centre, an indoor swimming pool with fitness centre, a new boarding house and a Sixth Form Centre. [citation needed]
Every November, the school commemorates its founder Elizabeth Godolphin.  The Head and Head Students lay a wreath on her tomb in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey. This ceremony is known to students past and present as "Commem."[citation needed]
Fees
Godolphin's Fees from January 2025 can be found here
Campus
Godolphin has a sports centre off of the main campus. There is also a Leisure Centre on site, this includes an indoor swimming pool and fitness suite and social area. This is also open to the public to join as a member.
The main campus consists of the Senior school and Godolphin Prep and boarding houses - Walters House, Cooper House and Jerred House.
There is also a Performing Arts Centre - a purpose-built, circular construction providing a Theatre-style Performing Arts Space with a stage and seating for up to 218 people. The Performing Arts Centre is available for theatre and dance performances, concerts, conferences, and workshops.
Godolphin is available for lettings. Please visit our website for more information.
Headmistresses
  • Mrs Voysey
  • 1784–: Miss Giffard (Mrs Davis)
  • 1815–: Anna Maria Alford
  • 1829–: Miss Emily
  • 1832–1854: Margaret Bazeley
  • 1854–1857: Miss Polhill (Mrs Cother)
  • 1857–1875: Emma Polhill
  • 1875–1890: M. T. Andrews
  • 1890–1919: Mary Alice Douglas
  • 1920–1935: Cecily Ray Ash
  • 1935–1940: D. M. M. Edwards-Rees
  • 1940–1958: G. May Jerred
  • 1958–1967: Miss Engledow
  • 1968–1980: Veronica Fraser
  • 1980–1989: Elizabeth Prescott-Decie (Hannay)
  • 1989–1996: Hilary Fender
  • 1996–2010: Jill Horsburgh
  • 2010–2013: Samantha Price
  • 2014–2022: Emma Hattersley
  • 2022– : Jenny Price
Notable former pupils
See also: Category: People educated at Godolphin School

Numeral2025 (talk) 09:02, 15 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

As before - please include references and write neutrally. Tacyarg (talk) 09:13, 15 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
{{edit COI|N}}
Godolphin is an independent school educating young people from eleven to nineteen years. Godolphin is excited to be offering a co-education across all year groups from September 2025, reaffirming its commitment to preparing pupils for life’s challenges and empowering them to make a difference in the world.
The school is consistently ranked among the best co-educational independent schools nationally. Godolphin was awarded the Sunday Times Southwest Independent Secondary School of the Year 2019.
In 2024, Godolphin joined United Learning, which is a group of schools operating both in the independent and maintained sectors and which is, itself, a charitable trust dating back to the late 19th Century.
History
Godolphin was founded by Elizabeth Godolphin in 1726, initially serving to educate eight young orphaned gentlewomen. The school opened on 9 August 1784 in Rosemary Lane, within the Cathedral Close, Salisbury. Over time it occupied various houses in the area,  including Arundells, more recently the home of Sir Edward Heath, and finally the King's House. A prospectus from 1789, written by the headmistress, Mrs Voysey, promised a regime of early rising, "agreeable exercise" and a diet of wholesome books "such as enlarge the heart to Virtue and excellency of Sentiment".
Following a cholera outbreak in 1848, the school moved to Milford Hill, occupying various premises, including Fawcett House on Elm Grove, which later became the Swan School. Under the leadership of Miss Polhill (1854–1857) and M. T. Andrews (1875–1890), the school maintained small numbers and a narrow curriculum.
In 1890, Mary Douglas became headmistress, described as a 'headmistress of genius' and 'the second founder of the School'.  Her headship saw an increase in student numbers from 23 in 1890 to 230 in 1920, the year she retired. In 1891, the distinctive red-brick building on Milford Hill was opened at a cost of £4000, followed by the addition of several new boarding houses.
In 1904 an additional six acres were purchased to extend the school grounds, which were then landscaped on the side facing Laverstock. In 1914, oak paneling was installed in the Main Hall, and in 1925 an open-air swimming pool was opened. Post World War 11 additions include a new library building, several boarding houses, a science and technology block, a prep school, a performing arts centre, an indoor swimming pool with fitness centre, a new boarding house and a Sixth Form Centre.
Every November, the school commemorates its founder Elizabeth Godolphin.  The Head and Head Students lay a wreath on her tomb in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey. This ceremony is known to students past and present as "Commem."
Fees
Godolphin's Fees from January 2025 can be found here
Campus
Godolphin has a sports centre off of the main campus. There is also a Leisure Centre on site, this includes an indoor swimming pool and fitness suite and social area. This is also open to the public to join as a member.
The main campus consists of the Senior school and Godolphin Prep and boarding houses - Walters House, Cooper House and Jerred House.
There is also a Performing Arts Centre - a purpose-built, circular construction providing a Theatre-style Performing Arts Space with a stage and seating for up to 218 people. The Performing Arts Centre is available for theatre and dance performances, concerts, conferences, and workshops.
Godolphin is available for lettings. Please visit our website for more information.
Headmistresses
  • Mrs Voysey
  • 1784–: Miss Giffard (Mrs Davis)
  • 1815–: Anna Maria Alford
  • 1829–: Miss Emily
  • 1832–1854: Margaret Bazeley
  • 1854–1857: Miss Polhill (Mrs Cother)
  • 1857–1875: Emma Polhill
  • 1875–1890: M. T. Andrews
  • 1890–1919: Mary Alice Douglas
  • 1920–1935: Cecily Ray Ash
  • 1935–1940: D. M. M. Edwards-Rees
  • 1940–1958: G. May Jerred
  • 1958–1967: Miss Engledow
  • 1968–1980: Veronica Fraser
  • 1980–1989: Elizabeth Prescott-Decie (Hannay)
  • 1989–1996: Hilary Fender
  • 1996–2010: Jill Horsburgh
  • 2010–2013: Samantha Price
  • 2014–2022: Emma Hattersley
  • 2022– : Jenny Price
Notable former pupils
See also: Category: People educated at Godolphin School
Numeral2025 (talk) 09:29, 15 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
This is still unreferenced. Please read referencing for beginners. It is not neutral in tone - particularly the text Godolphin is excited to be offering a co-education across all year groups from September 2025, reaffirming its commitment to preparing pupils for life’s challenges and empowering them to make a difference in the world. Please read the policy on neutral point of view. Please disclose your paid contributor status on your userpage. Also, do not put "no wiki" tags around the coi request template or it will not work. Tacyarg (talk) 09:52, 15 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
It's also far too much like a brochure. We simply do not need so much detail about houses, facilities, etc, nor should it talk about "our commitment" etc. We also do not need a list of headteachers, only to mention those who have articles on Wikipedia. If you want advertising then pay for it in a newspaper or on a bus stop like an honest business. DuncanHill (talk) 10:34, 15 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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