SchoolScoresSouthborough High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Boys only · Sixth form
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Hook Road, Surbiton, KT6 5AS
020 8391 4324 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 February 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
129 pupils in this year group.
51% — 18 points below the Kingston upon Thames average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% | 69% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 48.3 | 59.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 5.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
142 pupils in this year group.
95% — about the same as the Kingston upon Thames average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 96% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 56% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 15% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 23% | 18% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
67 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 15% | 43% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 31% | 68% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 25.7 | 40.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
16 subjects, 144 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 27 | 11% | 37% | 40% |
| History | 18 | 0% | 11% | 23% |
| Psychology | 18 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Chemistry | 14 | 0% | 21% | 30% |
| Economics | 14 | 0% | 14% | 26% |
| Physics | 14 | 0% | 14% | 31% |
| Biology | 12 | 0% | 8% | 27% |
| English Literature | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design, Geography, Sociology, Mathematics (Further), Arabic, French, Italian, Religious Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
65 students in this year group.
82% — 7 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 82% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 28% | 23% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 82% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
50 students in this year group.
66% — 4 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 66% | 62% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 24% | 24% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 74% | 66% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kingston upon Thames. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 173 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 77 |
| Of those, offered a place | 77 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 389 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.9% | 16.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4% | 9.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.3% | 31.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 83% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 6.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 83% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0% | 17.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.9 | 4.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 74% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 73% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6 | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 61% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3% | 13.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shrewsbury House School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Hinchley Wood School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chessington School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Epsom and Ewell High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Surbiton High School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 69% A*/A at A level
- Richard Challoner School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 75% grade 5+ English and maths
- Esher Sixth Form College 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B- average A level grade
- Tennis Avenue School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Southborough High School's Ofsted rating?
Southborough High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 February 2023.
How did Southborough High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Southborough High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 77 families put Southborough High School as their first choice for 173 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 77 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137917.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.