A Solid Foundation


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 school. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy on the principal values of compassion and service, Walsingham offers an unparalleled academic experience to students of all faiths.

A Great Education


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.


A better Life


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.

The Walsingham Way

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 in life.

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