Surbiton High School
School summary
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.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
86%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
69%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
92%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 March 2023
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.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Principal · Matthew Shoults
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 229
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
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.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1884
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 22.25%
- EHC plans
- 0.68%
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.
Fees & bursaries
- 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.
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Surbiton High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.