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Epsom College[1]

Independent · ages 11–19

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Headline results

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

Results

GCSE (key stage 4)

Attainment 8
19.5 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 19.7[5] 0%[5]
2023/24 18.3[6] 0%[6]
2022/23 15.2[7] 0%[7]
2021/22 14.7[8] 0%[8]

A level (16–18)

A-level average grade
A- 2024/25[2]
AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects
38.2% 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] 43.5%[10]
2022/23 A-[11] 41.5%[11]
2021/22 A-[12] 40.6%[12]
2018/19 A-[13] 44.3%[13]

Destinations after 16–18 study

Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment
85.5% 2023/24[14]
UK higher education
72.6% 2023/24[14]
Education
75.3% 2023/24[14]
Apprenticeship
2.2% 2023/24[14]
Employment
8.1% 2023/24[14]
Earlier leavers
Left in Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment UK higher education Education Apprenticeship Employment
2022/23 88.7%[14] 75.4%[14] 77.4%[14] 0%[14] 11.3%[14]
2021/22 76.2%[14] 59.5%[14] 65.5%[14] 0.6%[14] 10.1%[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]

ISI inspection

Inspection
November 2024[16]
Framework
Framework from September 2023[16]
Leadership and governance
Standards met[16]
Quality of education
Standards met[16]
Health and wellbeing
Standards met[16]
Social and economic education
Standards met[16]
Safeguarding
Standards met[16]

Quality of education

  • ISI recommended: The school should ensure teaching challenges pupils' thinking enough to help them make good progress.

Previous ISI inspections: 2022, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013 (2022 report, 2021 report, 2019 report, 2016 report, 2013 report).

ISI's page for this school

Findings of the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), restated in our own words: not ISI's wording. Read the full report on ISI's website.

Competition to get in

Admissions

Entrance test
ISEB Common Pre-Test Entry Sept 2029[17]
Sibling policy
If the younger sibling of a pupil currently at the College broadly meets the selection criteria, he or she will be prioritised for a place during the decision-making process. 2026-10-14[18]

Character & practicalities

Fees

Prep, day
£10,078 a term 2026/27 · Lower School Fees · incl. VAT[19]
Day
£12,921–£16,000 a term 2026/27 · Day; If you are an overseas applicant, you must pay · VAT not stated[19]
Weekly boarding
£17,309 a term 2026/27 · Weekly Boarding · VAT not stated[19]
Boarding
£19,544 a term 2026/27 · Full Boarding · VAT not stated[19]

As published by the school on its own website for the year shown, quoted from our archived copy. Ranges run from the lowest to the highest fee the school lists for that stage. Check the school's current fees before deciding: extras (lunch, trips, exams) and bursaries are not included. Fees are never used to rank schools.

Type
Other independent school[1]
Ages
11–19[1]
Boys / girls
Mixed[1]
Sixth form
Yes[1]
Boarding
Boarding school[1]
Capacity
1175[1]
Local authority
Surrey[1]
Website
www.epsomcollege.org.uk[1]
Nursery classes
No Nursery Classes[15]
Special classes
No Special Classes[15]
Section 41 (can be named in an EHC plan)
Not approved[15]
District
Epsom and Ewell[20]
Postcode
KT17 4JQ[1]
URN
125332[1]

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

Pupils

Number on roll
1143 2024/25[21]
SEN support
22% 2024/25[21]
EHC plan
0.1% 2024/25[21]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
0% 2024/25[21]

Practicalities

Admissions contact
The admissions contact details include the URL, email, and phone number for Epsom College. 2026-10-14[22]
Bursaries
Just under £2m support offered last year; 76 pupils on bursaries on average; more than half of holders receive 75%+ of fees. Apply by registering with the COO then online portal. Partnerships: Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation (full fees and boarding in Sixth Form), Surrey County Council looked-after children, refugee places. Royal Medical Foundation (independent charity) helps medical families. Max % not stated. Entry Sept 2027[23]
Open events
College tours are available on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and Monday 16 November 2026, both starting at 9:45am. Entry Sept 2027[22]
SEND provision
252 Entry Sept 2024[24]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic
The attainment of pupils at GCSE and A level is well above the national averages for independent school pupils taking the same examinations. However, some teaching does not challenge or stretch pupils sufficiently[24]
Warmth
Pupils consistently demonstrate kindness and mutual respect in the way that they support and encourage each other. knowing that they are valued as individuals and can be themselves.[24]
Pastoral care
Housemasters, housemistresses, tutors and matrons take measures to understand the needs of the pupils in their house. Pupils gain confidence knowing that individual support and guidance is available when needed.[24]
Learning support
Subject teachers and learning support specialists work together to put in place appropriate support for pupils who have SEND. Consequently, pupils who have SEND make good or rapid progress from their starting points.[24]
Enrichment
The co-curricular programme is extensive with many opportunities for pupils to develop their skills in sport, music, drama, academic enrichment[24]
Pupil voice
restructuring the evening timings in boarding houses, have been instigated as a result of leaders listening to pupils’ ideas Many older pupils willingly volunteer to act as peer mentors for those who are younger within the school community.[24]
Independence
there is some inconsistency in the level of academic challenge, and this limits pupils’ independent thinking and their progress at times. Pupils are enabled to set their own ambitious targets for future achievement.[24]
Collaboration
They live in boarding houses in which collaboration, sharing and mutual support have a positive effect on their self-esteem and confidence.[24]
Structure
Leaders react swiftly when behavioural problems occur. They apply appropriate sanctions fairly and help pupils to reflect on the consequences of their actions.[24]
Diversity
The school community is characterised by inclusivity and equal opportunity. English is an additional language for 109 pupils.[24]
Sport
The physical education (PE) and associated sports programme is extensive and well planned.[24]
Performing arts
The co-curricular programme is extensive with many opportunities for pupils to develop their skills in sport, music, drama[24]
Visual arts
Pupils’ creative and aesthetic skills are reflected in the many high-quality portfolios of work, for example, in art and photography.[24]

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. Independent Schools Inspectorate: School inspection report, Epsom College, November 2024. Period 2026-10-17. Licence: all-rights-reserved (restated only, D71).
  17. epsomcollege.org.uk: epsomcollege.org.uk — Joining year 9. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    The second part of our admissions process is the ISEB Common Pre-Test. (p. 1)
  18. epsomcollege.org.uk: epsomcollege.org.uk — Admissions Policy Nov 2025 (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    If the younger sibling of a pupil currently at the College broadly meets the selection criteria, he or she will be prioritised for a place during the decision-making process. (p. 6)
  19. epsomcollege.org.uk: epsomcollege.org.uk — Fees. Period 2026-10-17. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (5)
    The fees below are our termly fees for the 2026-27 academic year and inclusive of VAT (where applicable). Lower School Fees £10,078 per term (p. 1)
    Day: £12,921 per term (p. 1)
    Weekly Boarding: £17,309 per term (p. 1)
    Full Boarding: £19,544 per term (p. 1)
    If you are an overseas applicant, you must pay £16,000 toward your child's first term fees. This must be paid by the start of the Summer Term prior to joining the College. (p. 1)
  20. 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.
  21. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  22. epsomcollege.org.uk: epsomcollege.org.uk — Open mornings and tours. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (4)
    admissions@epsomcollege.org.uk (p. 1)
    01372 821234 (p. 1)
    Tuesday 10 November (9.45am start) (p. 1)
    Monday 16 November (9.45am start) (p. 1)
  23. epsomcollege.org.uk: epsomcollege.org.uk — Help with fees. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (3)
    £2m of support offered to families last year (p. 1)
    76 pupils benefit from bursaries each year on average (p. 1)
    75% more than half of pupils offered a bursary receive support of 75% or more of their fees (p. 1)
  24. epsomcollege.org.uk: epsomcollege.org.uk — ROU Report v5-2025-01-07 (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (21)
    The school has identified 252 pupils as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). (p. 15)
    The physical education (PE) and associated sports programme is extensive and well planned (p. 9)
    Pupils consistently demonstrate kindness and mutual respect in the way that they support and encourage each other (p. 11)
    knowing that they are valued as individuals and can be themselves (p. 3)
    The attainment of pupils at GCSE and A level is well above the national averages for independent school pupils taking the same examinations (p. 7)
    However, some teaching does not challenge or stretch pupils sufficiently (p. 3)
    Housemasters, housemistresses, tutors and matrons take measures to understand the needs of the pupils in their house (p. 9)
    Pupils gain confidence knowing that individual support and guidance is available when needed (p. 9)
    The school community is characterised by inclusivity and equal opportunity (p. 11)
    English is an additional language for 109 pupils (p. 15)
    Leaders react swiftly when behavioural problems occur. They apply appropriate sanctions fairly and help pupils to reflect on the consequences of their actions (p. 9)
    The co-curricular programme is extensive with many opportunities for pupils to develop their skills in sport, music, drama, academic enrichment (p. 8)
    restructuring the evening timings in boarding houses, have been instigated as a result of leaders listening to pupils' ideas (p. 5)
    Many older pupils willingly volunteer to act as peer mentors for those who are younger within the school community (p. 3)
    Pupils' creative and aesthetic skills are reflected in the many high-quality portfolios of work, for example, in art and photography (p. 7)
    there is some inconsistency in the level of academic challenge, and this limits pupils' independent thinking and their progress at times (p. 7)
    Pupils are enabled to set their own ambitious targets for future achievement (p. 7)
    They live in boarding houses in which collaboration, sharing and mutual support have a positive effect on their self-esteem and confidence (p. 3)
    The co-curricular programme is extensive with many opportunities for pupils to develop their skills in sport, music, drama (p. 8)
    Subject teachers and learning support specialists work together to put in place appropriate support for pupils who have SEND (p. 7)
    Consequently, pupils who have SEND make good or rapid progress from their starting points (p. 7)