Halliford School
School summary
Founded in 1921, Halliford is a small independent school in Shepperton that educates boys from 11 and opens its sixth form to girls. With around 480 pupils and an unusually generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly eight to one, it offers a close-knit setting where teaching can be closely tailored to the individual. The ISI rated the school excellent for both education quality and personal development at its most recent inspection, with all compliance standards met. A notably high proportion of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a range of learning needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
56%
National average 23%
A-level A*-B
55%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 November 2025
Teaching & academics
Results at GCSE are a clear strength: 56% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, well above the national average of 23%. At A-level, 55% of entries reach A*-B, exactly in line with the national figure. The curriculum runs from GCSE through to A-level and the EPQ, with popular sixth-form choices spanning the sciences, humanities, psychology, economics and creative and sporting subjects. Three modern languages - Spanish, French and German - are taught.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Mr James Davies
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 100
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Cricket and boating sit at the heart of the school's sporting life, the latter reflecting its riverside Surrey setting. A broad scholarship programme rewards talent across academic, artistic, dramatic, musical, sporting and sixth-form STEM strands.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1921
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 33.2%
- EHC plans
- 0.4%
Mobile phone policy
Mobiles should be switched off during the school day with the following exceptions: if a member of staff expressly gives their permission, mobiles may be used in a lesson; if a student needs to contact home, they may do this during break or lunch times and only outside in the main courtyard with the permission of the duty member of staff.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £26,910
Means-tested bursaries available
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.