Surbiton High School
Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London · KT1 2JT
Founded in 1884, Surbiton High School is a large independent girls' school in Kingston upon Thames, educating just over 1,000 pupils from age 4 through to the sixth form. It holds a Christian character and was judged "excellent" by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which awarded the same top mark for pupils' personal development and confirmed that compliance requirements were met. With a sixth form of around 229, the school is firmly geared towards progression to university. Day-only, it suits families seeking an academically focused girls' education within Greater London.
1,058
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£26,889
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Pupils
- 1,058
- Location
- Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
- Website
- http://www.surbitonhigh.com/
- Telephone
- 020 8546 5245
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Principal Matthew Shoults
Latest results
Attainment 8
42.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
86%
A-level A*-A
69%
A-level A*-B
92%
Teaching & academics
At GCSE, 86% of grades fell in the 9-7 band, a strong showing that points to a high-achieving cohort. Results carry through to A-level, where 69% of entries reached A*-A and 92% reached A*-B, suggesting most leavers are well placed for competitive university courses. The sciences feature heavily at both stages, alongside humanities, social sciences and the performing arts, and pupils can study French, German, Spanish or Mandarin. Around 22% of pupils receive SEN support, a notable proportion for parents to weigh.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 229
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 22.25%
- EHC plans
- 0.68%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
The breadth of scholarships, spanning academic study, dance, drama, sport and netball, signals where the school invests its energies beyond the classroom. Drama and theatre studies and physical education appear among the most popular subjects, reinforcing a culture that values the arts and sport alongside academics.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1884
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
In September 2023, the school took proactive steps to help pupils build good habit by introducing Yondr pouches. These magnetic pouches securely store pupils' mobile phones and remain locked until the end of the school day.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £26,889
At 11+ and entry to sixth form, a limited number of means-tested bursaries (reviewed annually). No full bursaries: parents are expected to contribute.
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 March 2023
The last word
A long-established girls' school with consistently high A-level results and a confident, ISI-praised approach to pupil wellbeing, right down to locking phones away during the school day.
The Passmate verdict
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Surbiton High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Surbiton High School located?
Surbiton High School is located at 13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT.
What type of school is Surbiton High School?
Surbiton High School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Surbiton High School?
Surbiton High School has approximately 1,058 pupils on roll.
What is Surbiton High School's inspection rating?
Surbiton High School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 March 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.