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| name = Charterhouse School<br />
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| established = 1611<br />
| type = Independent school<br />
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| city = Godalming<br />
| county = Surrey<br />
| country = England<br />
| postcode = GU7 2DX<br />
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| gender = Co-educational<br />
| lower_age = 13<br />
| upper_age = 18<br />
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'''Charterhouse School''' is an [[independent school]] located in [[Godalming]], [[Surrey]], [[England]]. Founded in 1611, it is one of the original nine [[public schools]] as defined by the [[Public Schools Act 1868]]. The school was originally established in [[London]] before moving to its current location in 1872.<br />
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== History ==<br />
Charterhouse School was founded by [[Thomas Sutton]], a wealthy businessman, in 1611 on the site of the old [[Carthusian]] monastery in [[Charterhouse Square]], [[London]]. The school moved to its current location in [[Godalming]], [[Surrey]] in 1872 to accommodate a growing number of students and to provide a more spacious environment.<br />
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== Campus ==<br />
The school is set in a 250-acre campus in the Surrey countryside. The campus includes historic buildings, modern facilities, and extensive sports fields. Notable buildings include the [[Chapel]], the [[Hall]], and the [[Library]].<br />
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== Academics ==<br />
Charterhouse offers a broad curriculum with a strong emphasis on academic excellence. The school prepares students for [[GCSE]] and [[A-Level]] examinations. It also offers the [[International Baccalaureate]] (IB) Diploma Programme.<br />
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== Extracurricular Activities ==<br />
Charterhouse has a rich tradition of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, drama, and various clubs and societies. The school has a strong sporting tradition, particularly in [[cricket]], [[rugby]], and [[football]].<br />
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== Notable Alumni ==<br />
Charterhouse has produced many notable alumni, known as [[Old Carthusians]]. Some of the most distinguished include:<br />
* [[Robert Baden-Powell]], founder of the [[Scouting]] movement<br />
* [[Peter Gabriel]], musician and founder of the band [[Genesis]]<br />
* [[Max Hastings]], journalist and historian<br />
* [[John Wesley]], founder of the [[Methodist]] movement<br />
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== Houses ==<br />
The school is divided into houses, each with its own unique character and traditions. The houses provide a sense of community and belonging for students.<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Public Schools Act 1868]]<br />
* [[Independent school]]<br />
* [[International Baccalaureate]]<br />
* [[GCSE]]<br />
* [[A-Level]]<br />
* [[Scouting]]<br />
* [[Methodist]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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[[Category:Independent schools in Surrey]]<br />
[[Category:Public schools in the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Category:1611 establishments in England]]<br />
[[Category:Boarding schools in Surrey]]<br />
[[Category:Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference]]<br />
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