Sir William Perkins's School
School summary
Tracing its roots to 1725, Sir William Perkins's School in Surrey has grown into a mixed independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18. With 528 pupils on roll, it sits in the medium-size band and keeps a comparatively intimate feel, including a sixth form of 113. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, with compliance requirements met. Around one in five pupils receives SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to looking after a range of learning needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
84%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
63%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
85%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 12 March 2024
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 84% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range against a national average of 23%, and at A-level 63% of entries reach A*-A compared with 28% nationally. The sixth form leans noticeably towards the sciences and mathematics, with Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Economics among the most popular choices, though History, Geography, Psychology and Art and Design also feature strongly. Pupils can extend their studies through the EPQ alongside GCSEs and A-levels. Families seeking a genuinely academic environment will find one here.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Debbie Picton
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 113
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Rowing is the standout sport, prominent enough to carry its own scholarship route alongside awards in Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport. The breadth of GCSE options, from Classical Civilisation and three modern languages to Drama and Design & Technology, points to an active creative and cultural life beyond the timetable.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1725
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 19.51%
- EHC plans
- 0.19%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £26,265
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A long-established Surrey independent that pairs strong all-round results with a particular flair for the sciences and rowing. Best suited to academically motivated pupils who want a smaller, focused setting.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.