Why Charterhouse?
We are a progressive and forward-thinking coeducational School committed to unlocking your immediate academic potential while also preparing you to thrive in the future.
Our pupils achieve outstanding success in and beyond the classroom, supported by teachers who know them personally and bring out their best. With consistently excellent results at GCSE, IBDP and A Levels, our pupils go on to top universities worldwide.
Our pioneering FutureU programme, combined with daily access to over 110 sports, cultural, and academic activities, provides you with the very best all-round education in the UK.
We’re focused on making you truly future-ready—equipping you for immediate academic success and also preparing for the opportunities of tomorrow.
At Charterhouse, you’ll uncover your passions, build lasting friendships, and unlock new ways to reach your full potential - every single day.
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| 1. Learning with Purpose |
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You will have unparalleled choice across your entire education, enabling you to personalise your learning. Exceptional teaching will support you to achieve your full academic potential. Our expert staff, leaders in their fields, foster curiosity, independence, and a deep commitment to service as part of daily life. Inspiration is everywhere, from visiting speakers to partnerships, competitions, and trips. You’ll be supported to aim high and grow into a passionate and lifelong learner, accompanied by your compelling character development. |
| 2. Try Everything |
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At Charterhouse, our try everything ethos will define your experience. We give you the time, space, and balance to explore passions old and new, both in and beyond the classroom. Many schools offer strong academics, but only Charterhouse combines exceptional teaching with endless opportunities, lifelong friendships, and a stunning campus, creating an experience like no other. |
| 3. Become Future Ready |
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Our pioneering FutureU programme is woven into daily school life, preparing you to thrive in a fast-changing world. You’ll build the skills, knowledge, experiences, and mindset needed for future success, developing adaptability, professionalism, and confidence for life beyond school. Charterhouse is the first school in the world to offer an Entrepreneurship Diploma, accredited by the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE), delivered through a dynamic mix of teaching, case studies, and AI-led learning. |
| 4. We Belong |
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A strong sense of community and friendship defines life at Charterhouse, supported by sector-leading pastoral care and a deep commitment to wellbeing. Our core values guide everything we do, shaping how we learn, behave, and treat one another. Above all, we champion kindness, encouraging every pupil to be themselves and support those around them from day one. |
| 5. A Home from Home |
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Your House is the heart of your Charterhouse experience. Each pupil joins one of our 15 Houses for the duration of their time at School, becoming part of a close-knit, supportive community. It’s a home from home, where lifelong friendships are formed, and the foundations are laid for a happy, successful school life. House life is vibrant, with everything from inter-house competitions, like singing and football, to social events, dinners, and trips. The spirit is competitive, fun, and always full of camaraderie. |
| 6. A Network for Life |
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A Charterhouse education lasts a lifetime, and so does our support. As an Old Carthusian, you’ll join a global network of over 8,000 alumni, ready to offer guidance, internships, and connections across countless professions. Our dedicated team runs a vibrant year-round programme of mentoring, networking, talks, events, and clubs—keeping you connected, inspired, and supported long after you leave. |
I’ve had the chance to try things I never imagined. Learning Ancient Greek and playing Fives have been real highlights this year.
My teachers consistently challenge and support me, helping me see things differently and rethink how I approach learning.
SAM, YEAR 9
I never realised how beneficial our alumni network was until I started using it. Connecting with people who’ve walked the same halls and now work in industries I admire has opened doors I didn’t know existed.
It’s not just networking — it’s a community that genuinely wants you to succeed.
Charlie S (B17)
