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Walsingham Academy is the independent school for students and families who value a holistic approach to learning grounded in Mercy Catholic values, enhanced by a nurturing community and driven by a commitment to prepare students to succeed in college and life. For more than 70 years, Walsingham Academy has served Williamsburg and the surrounding area as the premier pre-K through 12 co-educational, Catholic-based independent schools. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy on compassion and service's principal values, Walsingham offers an unparalleled academic experience to students of all faiths. Immersed in a compassionate, inclusive community of learners, Walsingham students benefit from a high-powered, holistic education. Our proven portfolio of transformative teaching practices, implemented by a caring faculty, produces graduates who view the world through an inquisitive, altruistic lens. The Walsingham Way encourages students to lead lives of purpose and impact. We believe that resilience, perseverance, and empathy are all things that can — and should — be taught in the classroom. The result: alumni that use their education and influence to make the world a better place. As Williamsburg's premier co-educational, independent institution, Walsingham offers a holistic education that combines the best of traditional teaching with the latest in innovative experiential learning. Also, we are deeply committed to the character and moral development of our students. By incorporating the Mercy values of service and compassion in all that we do, we can produce successful graduates — and even better humans. Admission to Walsingham Academy is selective regarding the applicant's past academic performance, teacher recommendations, test scores, entrance exam, and personal interview. Although metrics are an essential part of the process, we seek not merely to qualify a student by a test score. Instead, we strive to get to know our applicants as individuals with unique characteristics, strengths, interests, and contributions to the community. We work to provide an individualized experience for our applicants during this process and connect them with both academics and activities throughout the school. As a school founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Walsingham Academy incorporates the Mercy core values into the everyday academic experience of a college preparatory academy. By doing so, Walsingham prepares students to be successful in the academic world and be thoughtful and caring members of society outside of school. Walsingham Academy is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence serving grades Pre-K through 12th grade. Walsingham Academy focuses not only on academic preparation but also on educating the whole child, including varied extracurricular activities and grade-level service projects, to extend the Mercy values beyond the classroom. Technology is a powerful and ever-evolving presence in the lives of our students. Therefore, we are committed to providing students with access to technology to further academic and professional goals. Through our 1-to-1 student-iPad classrooms for those in grades 1-8 and our Bring Your Device policy beginning in 9th grade, we utilize technology as a resource to supplement classroom activities. By exposing students to the latest technological advancements, we teach them to embrace technology as an essential tool for furthering their curiosity, learning, and understanding. View full school