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Kingston upon Thames Private schools

Surbiton High School

13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT

Surbiton High School is a private secondary-stage school in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, with a published age range of 4-18.

Private school Co-ed Ages 4-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
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

Surbiton High opened in 1884 with eleven pupils and has since developed into a multi-stage community. Its present structure brings together girls' preparatory, senior and sixth-form provision with a boys' preparatory school. The registered establishment is mixed from ages 4 to 18, has a sixth form and no boarding, while the senior years retain a clear focus on girls' education.

At Key Stage 3, pupils encounter art, Classics, computing, drama, design and technology, English, geography, history, mathematics, modern foreign languages, music, philosophy and religious studies, alongside science and sport. Department-level subject materials give the broad programme a more particular texture, showing how individual disciplines are approached rather than reducing the curriculum to a list of examination subjects.

The sixth form combines academic study with increasing independence. Students can take part in an independent research project and Young Enterprise, with tailored routes for Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary applications. Careers support and leadership opportunities sit beside the taught curriculum, helping the final years connect subject choices with possible next steps.

Scholarship routes are available at Year 7 and sixth-form entry. Categories include academic work, art and photography, dance, drama, music, performing arts, sport and the Dame Angela Rumbold Science Scholarship. The long history, separate school divisions and broad senior curriculum give Surbiton High a layered identity, with choice and specialism becoming more pronounced as pupils move upwards.

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 42.1 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 41.6% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Kingston upon Thames and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Surbiton High School, Kingston upon Thames, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
42.1
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
4
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Kingston upon Thames and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Surbiton High School, Kingston upon Thames, and England. 80 60 40 20 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
4-18
Head
Mr Matthew Shoults
Pupil roll
1,540 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Postcode
KT1 2JT
Area
Kingston upon Thames

School leadership

Head
Mr Matthew Shoults

School contact

School phone
02085465245

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02085465245
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£9,276.84 per term for Years 7-13 (2026/27, including VAT)
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
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. 11+ / Year 7 scholarship and bursary application deadline for September 2027 entry

    Wednesday 7 October 2026 at noon

    Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.

  2. 11+ / Year 7 registration deadline for September 2027 entry

    Wednesday 4 November 2026 at noon

    Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.

  3. 11+ / Year 7 entrance examination for September 2027 entry

    Saturday 21 November 2026

    Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.

  4. 11+ / Year 7 interviews for September 2027 entry

    December 2026 to early January 2027

    Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.

  5. 11+ / Year 7 offers for September 2027 entry

    Beginning of February 2027

    Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.

  6. 11+ / Year 7 acceptance deadline for September 2027 entry

    Tuesday 2 March 2027 at noon

    Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.

  7. 11+ / Year 7 intake for September 2027 entry

    September 2027

    Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.

  8. 13+ / Year 9 application deadline for September 2027 entry

    Monday 2 November 2026 at noon

    Route: 13+ / Year 9; entry year: 2027.

  9. 13+ / Year 9 entrance examination for September 2027 entry

    Saturday 21 November 2026

    Route: 13+ / Year 9; entry year: 2027.

  10. 13+ / Year 9 interviews for September 2027 entry

    Early January 2027

    Route: 13+ / Year 9; entry year: 2027.

  11. 13+ / Year 9 offers for September 2027 entry

    Beginning of February 2027

    Route: 13+ / Year 9; entry year: 2027.

  12. 13+ / Year 9 acceptance deadline for September 2027 entry

    Tuesday 2 March 2027 at noon

    Route: 13+ / Year 9; entry year: 2027.

  13. 13+ / Year 9 intake for September 2027 entry

    September 2027

    Route: 13+ / Year 9; entry year: 2027.

  14. 16+ / Sixth Form application deadline for September 2027 entry

    Wednesday 30 September 2026 at noon

    Route: 16+ / Sixth Form; entry year: 2027.

  15. 16+ / Sixth Form taster and assessment day for September 2027 entry

    Wednesday 4 November 2026

    Route: 16+ / Sixth Form; entry year: 2027.

  16. 16+ / Sixth Form outcomes for September 2027 entry

    Week commencing Monday 30 November 2026

    Route: 16+ / Sixth Form; entry year: 2027.

  17. 16+ / Sixth Form intake for September 2027 entry

    September 2027

    Route: 16+ / Sixth Form; entry year: 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 ?
42.1 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 ?
4 EBacc APS
A-level results
41.6% AAB or better
A-level average points
49.53 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 24 February 2026

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 2026 records an inspection beginning 24 February 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Surbiton High School handle admissions?

Surbiton High School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Surbiton High 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 Surbiton High School?

11+ / Year 7 scholarship and bursary application deadline for September 2027 entry: Wednesday 7 October 2026 at noon. 11+ / Year 7 registration deadline for September 2027 entry: Wednesday 4 November 2026 at noon. 11+ / Year 7 entrance examination for September 2027 entry: Saturday 21 November 2026. 11+ / Year 7 interviews for September 2027 entry: December 2026 to early January 2027. 11+ / Year 7 offers for September 2027 entry: Beginning of February 2027. 11+ / Year 7 acceptance deadline for September 2027 entry: Tuesday 2 March 2027 at noon. 11+ / Year 7 intake for September 2027 entry: September 2027. 13+ / Year 9 application deadline for September 2027 entry: Monday 2 November 2026 at noon. 13+ / Year 9 entrance examination for September 2027 entry: Saturday 21 November 2026. 13+ / Year 9 interviews for September 2027 entry: Early January 2027. 13+ / Year 9 offers for September 2027 entry: Beginning of February 2027. 13+ / Year 9 acceptance deadline for September 2027 entry: Tuesday 2 March 2027 at noon. 13+ / Year 9 intake for September 2027 entry: September 2027. 16+ / Sixth Form application deadline for September 2027 entry: Wednesday 30 September 2026 at noon. 16+ / Sixth Form taster and assessment day for September 2027 entry: Wednesday 4 November 2026. 16+ / Sixth Form outcomes for September 2027 entry: Week commencing Monday 30 November 2026. 16+ / Sixth Form intake for September 2027 entry: September 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Surbiton High School?

Surbiton High School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 24 February 2026.