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Sir William Perkins's School

Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 9BN

Sir William Perkins's School is a private secondary-stage school in Surrey, Surrey, with a published age range of 11-19.

Private school Girls Ages 11-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Girls only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
Boarding ?
No boarders
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

Curiosity, ambition and generosity are the values shaping Sir William Perkins's School as it prepares for a significant change. The senior school and Sixth Form are currently girls-only in the lower years, with boys due to join Years 7 and 12 from September 2026. The Sixth Form is already co-educational, making the transition visible before it reaches the younger years.

Academic work is organised around individual strengths, interdisciplinary thinking and a wide range of academic, cultural and creative subjects. Years 7 and 8 include sciences, languages, design and technology, while GCSE combines core courses with options. Small classes and adaptive teaching are part of the stated approach.

The Sixth Form follows a 3 A Levels + model. Alongside three core A levels, students can take the EPQ, Core Maths, AS Sociology or language GCSEs, and join the Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award, societies, volunteering and Model United Nations. The programme adds qualifications and activities without losing its academic focus.

Sixth Form applicants interview with the Head and Director of Sixth Form, meet relevant subject heads and provide a current-school report with predicted GCSE grades. Scholarships cover academic study, art, drama, music, rowing and sport. A separate means-tested Perkins Foundation bursary programme is available for a limited number of Year 7 and Year 12 entrants.

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 21.4 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 58.1% 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 Sir William Perkins's School, Surrey, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
21.4
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
1.24
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 Sir William Perkins's School, 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
Girls only
Age range
11-19
Head
Ms Debbie Picton
Pupil roll
505 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey
Postcode
KT16 9BN
Area
Surrey

School leadership

Head
Ms Debbie Picton

School contact

School phone
01932574900

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01932574900
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
Gender
Girls only
Boarding
No boarders
Day 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

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 ?
21.4 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 ?
1.24 EBacc APS
A-level results
58.1% AAB or better
A-level average points
47.13 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 12 March 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 12 March 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Sir William Perkins's School handle admissions?

Sir William Perkins's School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Sir William Perkins's School?

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 Sir William Perkins's School?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Sir William Perkins's School?

Sir William Perkins's School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 12 March 2024.