Sutton High School GDST
Sutton, Greater London · SM1 2AX
Part of the Girls' Day School Trust and educating girls from age 3 to 18, Sutton High School has been a fixture of independent education in Sutton since 1884. Around 519 pupils are taught in a non-denominational setting, with a comfortable pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 14 to one. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, and confirmed it met all compliance standards. The school suits families seeking a small, settled girls' environment with a clear pastoral focus and structured boundaries around phone use during the school day.
519
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£19,584
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 519
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 14
- Location
- Sutton, Greater London
- Website
- www.suttonhigh.gdst.net
- Telephone
- 020 8642 0594
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmistress Beth Dawson
Latest results
Attainment 8
39.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
68%
A-level A*-A
57%
Teaching & academics
At GCSE, 68% of grades reach the 9-7 range, and at A-level 57% of entries earn A*-A, pointing to genuinely strong outcomes at the top end. The breadth of subjects on offer is notable, from Latin and three modern languages to psychology, computing and product design, with the EPQ available alongside A-levels. The sixth form is intimate at 104 pupils, and popular choices such as mathematics, physics, psychology and the sciences reflect a varied academic diet. Around 13% of pupils receive SEN support.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 104
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 13.36%
- EHC plans
- 0.66%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span academic, art, music, drama and PE, signalling that achievement is recognised well beyond the classroom. The combination of creative and sporting awards alongside academic ones suggests a school where talents in several directions are nurtured.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1884
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Pupils are educated regarding the safe use of personal devices and mobile phones and are made aware of boundaries and consequences. Personal devices are expected to be switched off and kept out of sight during lessons and while moving between lessons between 8.15am and 3.35pm. Pupils in years 7 and 8 must lock their phones away in lockers. If a pupil needs to contact his/her parents or carers they will be allowed to use a phone at prep or senior school reception. Parents are advised to contact their child via the school office during school hours. Mobile phones are also banned on all school trips.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £25,182 - £19,584
Means-tested GDST bursaries
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 November 2024
The last word
A small, well-regarded GDST girls' school with strong top-end results and a clear pastoral ethos. Means-tested bursaries and generous academic scholarships help widen access to fees that run up to £25,182.
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Sutton High School GDST 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Sutton High School GDST located?
Sutton High School GDST is located at 55 Cheam Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2AX.
What type of school is Sutton High School GDST?
Sutton High School GDST is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Sutton High School GDST?
Sutton High School GDST has approximately 519 pupils on roll.
What is Sutton High School GDST's inspection rating?
Sutton High School GDST is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 5 November 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.