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Surbiton High School[1]

Independent · ages 3–18

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Headline results

A-level average grade
AL A A 2024/25[2]

Results

GCSE (key stage 4)

Attainment 8
34.1 2025/26[3]
Grade 5+ in English & maths
0% 2025/26[3]
Grade 7+ in English & maths
0% 2025/26[3]
Progress 8, 2025/26
Not calculated[4]
Progress 8, 2024/25
Not calculated[4]

IGCSEs don't count towards Attainment 8, so it understates many independent schools.

Earlier years
Year Attainment 8 Grade 5+ in English & maths Grade 7+ in English & maths
2024/25 42.1[5] 0%[5]
2023/24 35.9[6] 0%[6]
2022/23 41.1[7] 0%[7]
2021/22 40.8[8] 0%[8]

A level (16–18)

A-level average grade
A 2024/25[2]
AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects
41.6% 2024/25[2]
All results, 2020/21
Not published (exams cancelled, COVID-19)[9]
All results, 2019/20
Not published (exams cancelled, COVID-19)[9]
Earlier years
Year A-level average grade AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects
2023/24 A-[10] 41%[10]
2022/23 A-[11] 36.4%[11]
2021/22 A+[12] 51.4%[12]
2018/19 A-[13] 45.1%[13]

Destinations after 16–18 study

Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment
85.5% 2023/24[14]
UK higher education
74.6% 2023/24[14]
Education
76.8% 2023/24[14]
Apprenticeship
0% 2023/24[14]
Employment
8.7% 2023/24[14]
Earlier leavers
Left in Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment UK higher education Education Apprenticeship Employment
2022/23 93.1%[14] 70.2%[14] 79.4%[14] 1.5%[14] 12.2%[14]
2021/22 90.8%[14] 68.8%[14] 75.2%[14] 0.9%[14] 14.7%[14]

Shares of the pupils who left in the year shown. Russell Group and Oxford or Cambridge figures were published for leavers up to 2019/20 only.

For independent schools the DfE publishes destinations after 16–18 study only: no destinations after GCSEs and no university progression figures (top third, Russell Group, Oxbridge).

Ofsted

Inspected by
Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)[15]

Inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. ISI publishes its reports on its own website (isi.net), not as open data, so they aren't shown here.

Competition to get in

Admissions

Entrance test, 11+ entry
English and Mathematics assessments Entry Sept 2027[16]
Entrance test date
21 Nov 2026 Entry Sept 2027[16]
Sibling policy
Please note that places will be allocated on merit and all applicants will need to take the relevant age-appropriate assessment as all the other applicants. 2026-10-14[17]

Character & practicalities

Type
Other independent school[1]
Ages
3–18[1]
Boys / girls
Mixed[1]
Faith
Christian[1]
Admissions
Selective[1]
Sixth form
Yes[1]
Boarding
No boarders[1]
Capacity
1660[1]
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames[1]
Website
http://www.surbitonhigh.com/[1]
Nursery classes
Has Nursery Classes[15]
Special classes
No Special Classes[15]
Section 41 (can be named in an EHC plan)
Not approved[15]
District
Kingston upon Thames[18]
Postcode
KT1 2JT[1]
URN
102611[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll
1618 2024/25[19]
SEN support
22.3% 2024/25[19]
EHC plan
0.7% 2024/25[19]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
0% 2024/25[19]

Practicalities

Admissions contact
The admissions contact details for Boys' Prep include the provided email, phone number, and URL. Entry Sept 2026[20]
Sibling discount
5% second child, 10% third and any subsequent siblings (across the three Surbiton High schools) 2026-10-14[17]
Entry points
https://www.surbitonhigh.com/admissions/entry-process/boys-prep-entry-process/ · Reception (4+) · you will be invited to attend a small group ‘Stay and Play’ session. A formal confirmed offer will follow · 'Stay and Play' session then offer, until class full; https://www.surbitonhigh.com/admissions/entry-process/boys-prep-entry-process/ · Year 3 (7+) · The assessments will comprise Mathematics and English components. · Entrance Assessment in Maths and English + school report 2026-10-14[21]
Occasional places
The school occasionally has spaces available in other year groups beyond the standard entry points. Entry Sept 2027[21]
Open events
The Boys' Prep Open Morning is scheduled for Saturday, 10 October 2026, and can be booked via the provided URL. Entry Sept 2027[20]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic
In the boys’ prep school, the curriculum prepares pupils effectively for entry into selective secondary schools. Pupils in the prep schools achieve well from their given starting points in mathematics and English.[22]
Warmth
Pupils are ambitious and deeply proud to belong to a diverse and caring school community.[22]
Pastoral care
Pupils’ wellbeing is monitored carefully by both pastoral and academic staff. As a result, pupils are happy and successful in school. In the prep schools, mentor sessions provide opportunities for reflection and discussion.[22]
Behaviour
Pupils behave extremely well. Serious misbehaviour is rare and bullying seldom occurs.[22]
Learning support
Provision for pupils who have SEND is co-ordinated carefully. Tailored support in the prep and senior schools enables them to access the curriculum fully.[22]
Enrichment
Pupils lead busy lives beyond the classroom. Participation is particularly high in the prep schools and younger years of the senior school.[22]
Pupil voice
Prep pupils have successfully proposed additional board games and basketball nets.[22]
Independence
Leaders promote study skills, including perseverance and curiosity, so that pupils develop increasing independence in their learning.[22]
Collaboration
Relationships between pupils, and between adults and pupils, are characterised by courtesy and co-operation. They enjoy supporting one another in school and raising money for charities.[22]
Structure
Throughout the school, adults model good behaviour and set high expectations for pupils’ conduct.[22]
Diversity
Pupils accept and embrace difference within the school community. Pupils from diverse backgrounds are confident to speak openly about their beliefs in lessons and group discussions.[22]
Sport
Competitive fixtures in the prep schools, across a wide range of sports, allow pupils to apply their skills and develop teamwork and perseverance.[22]
Performing arts
Music and drama are popular options for many pupils.[22]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  3. Department for Education: Performance tables schools data (explore education statistics). Period 2025/26, provisional, published 2026-10-15. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  4. Department for Education: Key stage 4 performance 2024/25: data guidance. Period 2024/25. Archived copy; original. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quote
    It is not possible to calculate Progress 8 for academic years 2024/25 and 2025/26 due to gaps in the baseline caused by COVID-19 disruption.
  5. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  6. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2023/24, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  7. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  8. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  9. Department for Education: A level and other 16 to 18 results 2020/21. Period 2020/21. Archived copy; original. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quote
    Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer exam series was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021, and alternative processes were set up to award grades.
  10. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2023/24, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  11. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  12. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  13. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2018/19, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  14. Department for Education: 16-18 destination measures: 16-19 study leavers institution level destinations. Period 2023/24. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  15. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments (independent schools' inspectorate and provision). Period 2026-10-17, published 2026-10-17. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  16. surbitonhigh.com: surbitonhigh.com — Senior school entry process year 7 entry. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    Candidates for Year 7 entry are invited to take part in age-appropriate assessments in English and Mathematics (p. 1)
    Entrance Exam Day: Saturday 21 November 2026 (p. 1)
  17. surbitonhigh.com: surbitonhigh.com — Frequently asked questions. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    Please note that places will be allocated on merit and all applicants will need to take the relevant age-appropriate assessment as all the other applicants. (p. 1)
    If your children attend any of the three Surbiton High Schools at the same time, fees are discounted by 5% for the second sibling and 10% for the third and any subsequent siblings. (p. 1)
  18. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  19. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  20. surbitonhigh.com: surbitonhigh.com — Visits open days. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (5)
    Our admissions teams will be glad to help: Girls' Prep on 020 8546 1338, Boys' Prep on 020 8546 1325, Senior School on 020 8546 1329 and Sixth Form on 020 8546 1332. (p. 1)
    Email our admissions team at admissions@surbitonhigh.com and we will find a time that works. (p. 1)
    Our Senior School Open Morning is on 1 October 2026, and the Boys' Prep and Girls' Prep each hold their own Open Morning on Saturday, 10 October 2026. (p. 1)
    You can book your place using the button on this page. (p. 1)
    Booking takes a moment - just use the Book Now button on this page and choose the event you would like to attend. (p. 1)
  21. surbitonhigh.com: surbitonhigh.com — Boys prep entry process. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (4)
    you will be invited to attend a small group 'Stay and Play' session. A formal confirmed offer will follow (p. 1)
    The assessments will comprise Mathematics and English components (p. 1)
    We occasionally have spaces that become available in other year groups. (p. 1)
    Candidates applying outside of standard entry points are required to sit an age-appropriate assessment. (p. 1)
  22. reports.isi.net: reports.isi.net document (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (29)
    An inclusive sports programme enables elite athletes to achieve national success in their chosen sport (p. 3)
    Pupils achieve success at national level in sports including rowing, football, hockey and gymnastics (p. 8)
    Pupils are ambitious and deeply proud to belong to a diverse and caring school community (p. 3)
    Relationships between pupils, and between adults and pupils, are characterised by courtesy and co-operation (p. 11)
    Senior pupils achieve highly in public examinations, typically achieving beyond expectations when measured against standardised baseline tests (p. 7)
    Pupils' wellbeing is monitored carefully by both pastoral and academic staff. As a result, pupils are happy and successful in school (p. 3)
    In the senior school, nurses and counsellors provide additional support (p. 9)
    Pupils behave extremely well. Serious misbehaviour is rare and bullying seldom occurs (p. 3)
    Pupils from diverse backgrounds are confident to speak openly about their beliefs in lessons and group discussions (p. 9)
    Throughout the school, adults model good behaviour and set high expectations for pupils' conduct (p. 9)
    The co-curricular programme is extensive and well attended, with pupils often arriving early or staying beyond the school day to participate in activities (p. 8)
    senior pupils have contributed to the development of a revised behaviour code, clarifying the system of rewards and sanctions (p. 11)
    initiatives to encourage senior pupils to think more for themselves in lessons. However, these initiatives are not yet fully embedded in all lessons (p. 3)
    Pupils mix well within and between age groups (p. 11)
    They enjoy supporting one another in school and raising money for charities (p. 3)
    Music and drama are popular options for many pupils (p. 3)
    Dance is popular, and pupils participate enthusiastically in music and drama (p. 8)
    Tailored support in the prep and senior schools enables them to access the curriculum fully (p. 3)
    There are 17 pupils in the school who have an education, health and care plan (p. 15)
    Competitive fixtures in the prep schools, across a wide range of sports, allow pupils to apply their skills and develop teamwork and perseverance (p. 9)
    In the boys' prep school, the curriculum prepares pupils effectively for entry into selective secondary schools (p. 7)
    Pupils in the prep schools achieve well from their given starting points in mathematics and English (p. 7)
    In the prep schools, mentor sessions provide opportunities for reflection and discussion (p. 9)
    Pupils accept and embrace difference within the school community (p. 11)
    Pupils lead busy lives beyond the classroom (p. 3)
    Participation is particularly high in the prep schools and younger years of the senior school (p. 8)
    Prep pupils have successfully proposed additional board games and basketball nets (p. 11)
    Leaders promote study skills, including perseverance and curiosity, so that pupils develop increasing independence in their learning (p. 7)
    Provision for pupils who have SEND is co-ordinated carefully (p. 7)