In this year John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury (1583 to 1604) set about making his vision to educate the young people of Croydon a reality. Little did he know his founding principles would still live on in today's Whitgift.
Hours of student volunteering for charity in 2019-20
"Whitgift aims to make a significant difference to the lives of those in Croydon and the wider area, through education, community action and encouraging the value of service for all our students."
Whitgift is proud of the wide and varied talents of each pupil and aim to create an inclusive environment in which all interests and pursuits are nurtured, every culture welcomed and where enduring friendships are built.