A Surrey Boarding & Day School for Girls aged 11–18

Priorsfield Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2RH

Tel: +44 (0)1483 810551

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Our History

The History of PFS
When PRIOR’S FIELD SCHOOL opened on 23 January 1902, it was the fulfilment of a dream for Julia Huxley.

"Aldous Huxley" BBC Southern Counties Radio Interview
Aldous Huxley, the only boy to have been a pupil at his mother's school, is one of the celebrities on the Sgt Peppers Album Cover. Hear the interview with BBC Southern Counties Radio!

A Glimpse into the Past
All facts are taken from Prior’s Field School – A Century Remembered 1902 – 2002 by Margaret Elliott.

Centenary History
Read about the Centenary History Book which can be purchased from the School Office.

Our Voysey Heritage
Prior's Field, originally called Prior's Garth, was designed by Charles Voysey in the Arts and Crafts style. Many of his original features, such as stylised keyholes and air vents, remain and complement the school's buildings.

Gertrude Jekyll Garden
The rose garden was laid out in a Gertrude Jekyll inspired design and featured herbaceous borders, dry Bargate stone walls, a dipping pond and rock garden.