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Putney High School GDST

Wandsworth, Greater London · SW15 6BH

Part of the Girls' Day School Trust and established in 1893, Putney High School educates around 740 girls from age four through to the sixth form. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent" for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. The school takes a notably considered approach to technology: younger pupils are steered away from smartphones, and all phones are stored in Yondr pouches throughout the school day. Under Head Ms Jo Sharrock, it offers a non-denominational education to a large cohort across the Wandsworth area.

740

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£29,007

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 4-18
Pupils: 740
Location: Wandsworth, Greater London
Website: http://www.putneyhigh.gdst.net
Telephone: 020 87884886

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Ms Jo Sharrock

Latest results

Attainment 8

46.8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

92%

A-level A*-A

79%

A-level A*-B

94%

Teaching & academics

Results at the top end are strong, with 92% of GCSE grades reaching 7 to 9 and 79% of A-level entries earning A* or A. The sixth form, around 195 strong, draws on a broad curriculum, with sciences, mathematics, history and economics among the most popular A-level choices and an EPQ available for independent study. A wide language offering spanning French, German, Spanish and Chinese sits alongside high SEN support figures, suggesting individual needs are actively addressed.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 195

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsBiologyChemistryHistoryEnglish LiteratureGeographyEconomicsPsychology

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 22.49%
EHC plans: 0.09%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicMusicSportArtDramaDesign and Technology

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanishChinese

Popular GCSE subjects

MathematicsEnglish LiteratureBiologyChemistryPhysicsGeographyHistoryFrench

Sport

Main sports

LacrosseNetballTennisHockeyAthletics

Beyond the classroom

Sport is a clear strength, with lacrosse, netball, tennis, hockey and athletics all on offer. Scholarships extend well beyond the academic, recognising talent in music, sport, art, drama and design and technology, which points to a genuinely varied co-curricular life.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1893
Religious character: Non-denom
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Year 7 pupils should not bring smartphones into school and should not do so until Year 9 at the earliest. If parents wish them to have a phone for safety and logistics, they should purchase a basic, non-smartphone model without internet capabilities. Once in school, all phones must be switched off and stored in a Yondr pouch from arrival until the end of lessons at 3.50pm.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £29,007

GDST bursaries available

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 25 April 2023

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The last word

A long-established GDST girls' school with excellent inspection outcomes and impressive top-grade results. Fees reach £29,007 a year, though GDST bursaries help widen access.

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