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Epsom College

College Road, Epsom, KT17 4JQ

Epsom College is a private secondary-stage school in Epsom, Surrey, with a published age range of 11-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 11-19 Sixth form Boarding school
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
Boarding ?
Boarding school
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Founded in 1855 as the Royal Medical Benevolent College, Epsom College began by supporting orphans and widows of medical professionals. Girls joined the Sixth Form in 1976 and full co-education followed later. The college now serves pupils aged 11 to 19 on a 72-acre campus, with both day and boarding places.

Its academic model starts with breadth and moves towards depth. The 2025 curriculum includes provision beyond the National Curriculum, increasing subject mastery in the Sixth Form, weekly wellbeing and Personal and Social Development, as well as adapted teaching, tutorials and EAL support. Houses organise pastoral life for day pupils and boarders.

The campus supports more than 22 sports, CCF, adventure activity, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and clubs. The 2025-26 programme lists more than 150 Sixth Form activities, giving older pupils room to specialise and take leadership roles. Sport, activity and house life therefore sit alongside the academic route rather than after it.

Main entry points are 11+ into Year 7, 13+ into Year 9 and 16+ into the Lower Sixth. Registration, references, interviews and assessment form part of the process, with GCSE and subject requirements for Sixth Form. International boarders also need a UK guardian and UKVI arrangements.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 19.7 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 38.2% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Surrey and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Epsom College, Surrey, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
19.7
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
0.81
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Surrey and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Epsom College, Surrey, and England. 60 40 20 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11-19
Headteacher
Mr Mark Lascelles
Pupil roll
1,152 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Boarding
Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address
College Road, Epsom, Surrey
Postcode
KT17 4JQ
Area
Surrey

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Mark Lascelles

School contact

School phone
01372821000

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
info@epsomcollege.org.uk
Admissions phone
01372821000
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
Boarding school
Day fees
Check school fees page
Boarding fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 application deadline

    31 October

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027; the live route page does not print the year alongside this day and month.

  2. Year 7 ISEB Common Pre-Test

    Autumn 2026

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  3. Year 7 engagement sessions

    During the first 2 weeks of January 2027

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  4. Year 7 scholarship assessments

    January 2027

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  5. Year 7 places offered

    Early February 2027

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  6. Year 7 acceptance deadline

    Early March 2027

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  7. Year 9 application deadline

    31 October

    For Year 9 (13+) entry in September 2029; the live route page does not print the year alongside this day and month.

  8. Year 9 ISEB Common Pre-Test

    Autumn 2026

    For Year 9 (13+) entry in September 2029.

  9. Year 9 engagement sessions

    During the first 2 weeks of January 2027

    For Year 9 (13+) entry in September 2029.

  10. Year 9 deferred places offered

    Early February 2027

    For Year 9 (13+) entry in September 2029.

  11. Year 9 acceptance deadline

    Early March 2027

    For Year 9 (13+) entry in September 2029.

  12. Year 9 scholarship assessments

    February to March in Year 8

    For Year 9 (13+) entry in September 2029.

  13. Sixth Form application deadline

    Sunday 18 October 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  14. Sixth Form interviews

    Early to mid-November 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  15. Sixth Form scholarship assessments

    Mid-November 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  16. Sixth Form offers

    Tuesday 1 December 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  17. Sixth Form acceptance deadline

    Sunday 13 December 2026 at midnight

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
19.7 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
0.81 EBacc APS
A-level results
38.2% AAB or better
A-level average points
47.08 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 26 November 2024

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 26 November 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Epsom College handle admissions?

Epsom College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Epsom College?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Epsom College?

Year 7 application deadline: 31 October. Year 7 ISEB Common Pre-Test: Autumn 2026. Year 7 engagement sessions: During the first 2 weeks of January 2027. Year 7 scholarship assessments: January 2027. Year 7 places offered: Early February 2027. Year 7 acceptance deadline: Early March 2027. Year 9 application deadline: 31 October. Year 9 ISEB Common Pre-Test: Autumn 2026. Year 9 engagement sessions: During the first 2 weeks of January 2027. Year 9 deferred places offered: Early February 2027. Year 9 acceptance deadline: Early March 2027. Year 9 scholarship assessments: February to March in Year 8. Sixth Form application deadline: Sunday 18 October 2026. Sixth Form interviews: Early to mid-November 2026. Sixth Form scholarship assessments: Mid-November 2026. Sixth Form offers: Tuesday 1 December 2026. Sixth Form acceptance deadline: Sunday 13 December 2026 at midnight

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Epsom College?

Epsom College is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 26 November 2024.