Surbiton High School

ISI Report (2023) notes pupils' personal development supported by the PERMA well-being framework within strong pastoral systems

“Pupils’ personal development is supported by the schools’ charter for wellbeing and positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishment (PERMA) framework within the strong pastoral systems of the school.”

School holds the 'Wellbeing Award for Schools' from Optimus Education recognising staff work on pupil well-being and mental health

“which recognises both the outstanding work of all staff in prioritising and supporting pupils’ well-being and mental health, and the excellent systems and initiatives in place aimed at fostering a supportive environment for the whole-school community.”

Sixth form class sizes are normally between 7 and 12 students.

“This is supported through small class sizes throughout the School with Sixth Form class sizes normally being between seven and 12 students.”

Students combined studies with leadership positions, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Young Enterprise, sport, charitable work and co-curricular clubs

“many embraced their studies alongside leadership positions, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Young Enterprise, sports commitments, including national and international representation, charitable work, and the variety of co-curricular clubs available to them.”

Academic achievements linked to active participation in co-curricular life of the school

“These remarkable achievements are not only a testament to their academic prowess but also to their unwavering commitment to enriching their education through active participation in the co-curricular life of the School.”

Whole-school motto 'May Love Always Lead Us' underpins values of compassion, respect, curiosity, courage and community

“In line with our whole-school ethos and motto, ‘May Love Always Lead Us’, we look to develop specific values within our girls”

School has a named motto ('May love always lead us') with respect as its guiding principle

“Our boys live out the school motto, _May love always lead us_. Respect is our guiding principle.”

Sixth form offers a broad and balanced range of A-level subjects spanning arts, humanities, languages and sciences.

“Offering a broad and balanced range of subjects from History of Art to Further Maths, Latin to Computer Science.”

Sixth form offers a diverse range of 32 A-level subjects

“The majority of our pupils are continuing their studies at Surbiton High School, where they will embrace a diverse range of 32 A-level subjects.”

Sixth Form applications for 2027 entry close at 12pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026

“Applications for a place in our Sixth Form for 2027 entry close at 12.00pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026.”

Automatic A-level Maths entry requires grade 8 at GCSE

“For automatic entry onto A-level Maths, a grade 8 at GCSE is required.”

95% of 2025 leavers headed to Russell Group/Times Top Ten universities, 11 to Oxbridge, 6 overseas

“95% of students will be staring at Russell Group or Times Top Ten Universities, 11 studying at Oxbridge and 6 heading overseas.”

2024: 81% of students headed to Russell Group/Times Top 10 universities or medical/dental schools, 11 to Oxbridge

“81% of students headed to Russell Group and Times Top 10 Universities, and medical or dental schools with eleven Oxbridge students.”

2024 A-level cohort achieved over 28% A* grades, 62% A*-A, and 85% A*-B

“over 28% of all grades awarded A\*, over 62% of all grades at A\*-A, and over 85% of all grades A\*-B”

2025 A-level results: 34% of entries graded A* and 67% A*-A

“34% of all entries graded A\* and 67% of grades at A\*-A.”