MixedIndependentBoarding

Epsom College

Epsom, Surrey, South East · KT17 4JQ

Founded in 1851, Epsom College is a large co-educational independent school combining day and boarding places for pupils aged 11 to 18. With around 1,155 on roll and a substantial sixth form of 422, it offers breadth at every stage. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. A notable commitment to access sits alongside the fees: roughly £2m is spent on bursaries each year, helping around 76 families.

1,155

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£37,416

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-18
Pupils: 1,155
Location: Epsom, Surrey, South East
Website: www.epsomcollege.org.uk
Telephone: 01372 821000

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Mark Lascelles

Latest results

Attainment 8

19.7

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

86%

A-level A*-A

62%

A-level A*-B

91%

Teaching & academics

At A-level, 62% of entries reach A*-A and 91% reach A*-B, a strong showing that points to confident, well-supported senior teaching. At GCSE, 86% of grades fall in the 9-7 range. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, with popular sixth-form choices including Maths, Economics, Further Maths, Computer Science, Art and Photography, and modern languages from Spanish and French to German and Chinese. Around 22% of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to identifying and meeting a range of learning needs.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 422

Popular A-level subjects

MathsEconomicsArtComputer ScienceLanguagesFurther MathsPhotography

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 21.96%
EHC plans: 0.09%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicSportsMusicPerforming Arts

Languages

SpanishFrenchGermanChinese

Sport

Main sports

RugbyHockeyCricketSquash

Beyond the classroom

Sport carries real weight here, with rugby, hockey, cricket and squash among the main offerings. Scholarships in Sport, Music and Performing Arts, alongside academic awards, point to genuine strength beyond the classroom. The phone policy is thoughtfully staged, restricting use for younger years and giving the Sixth Form more freedom to build responsible habits.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1851
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Years 7-11: no phones during the day, they must be handed in at registration and collected again at the end of the day. Boarders have limited access in the evening, once prep is completed. No phones overnight. Sixth Form: Phones allowed, but not in lessons or around campus. The idea is to encourage responsible use.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £29,181 - £37,416
Boarding fees (per year): £50,124 - £56,592
Bursaries up to: 100% of fees

Annual bursary spend of £2m, with around 76 families benefiting each year

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 26 November 2024

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The last word

A large, well-regarded independent school with the boarding tradition and breadth to match its size, and a serious bursary programme that widens who can apply.

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