SchoolScoresTolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
Part of TOLWORTH GIRLS' SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM
Tala Close, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, KT6 7EY
020 8397 3854 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 19 September 2017.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
150 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Kingston upon Thames comparisons use the 6 of its 11 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 87% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 51 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 9% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | 48% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 106 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 48% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 74% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 48% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Kingston upon Thames figures pool parents at the Kingston upon Thames schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
237 pupils in this year group.
62% — 7 points below the Kingston upon Thames average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62% | 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. | 57.5 | 59.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.2 | 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.
191 pupils in this year group.
97% — about the same as the Kingston upon Thames average, and 5 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. | 97% | 96% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 65% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 13% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 15% | 18% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 97% |
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
109 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 | 44% | 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. | 32.4 | 40.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
22 subjects, 269 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 41 | 2% | 10% | 19% |
| Biology | 30 | 7% | 17% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 30 | 0% | 10% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 26 | 8% | 12% | 30% |
| Sociology | 23 | 4% | 13% | 20% |
| History | 17 | 0% | 18% | 23% |
| Art and Design | 14 | 36% | 64% | 34% |
| English Language and Literature | 11 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| English Literature | 11 | 0% | 18% | 23% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 10 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Government and Politics | 8 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 7 | 0% | 29% | 26% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 6 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Spanish | 6 | 0% | 17% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Geography, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Physics, Drama and Theatre Studies, Religious Studies, Art and Design (Textiles), Portuguese, Chinese.
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.
156 students in this year group.
90% — 15 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 11 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. | 90% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 21% | 23% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 90% |
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.
130 students in this year group.
77% — 15 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 77% | 62% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 18% | 24% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 73% | 77% |
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 | 255 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 229 |
| Of those, offered a place | 196 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 768 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4% | 16.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 5% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4% | 9.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 35.4% | 31.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 61% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 6.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 60% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.6% | 17.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 90% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1 | 4.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 90% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.0% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 69% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.7 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 64% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 72% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.8% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Southborough High School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shrewsbury House School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Epsom and Ewell High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chessington School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Richard Challoner School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 75% 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
- Hinchley Wood School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% grade 5+ English and maths
- Surbiton High School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 69% A*/A at A level
- Tennis Avenue School 2.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Holy Cross School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 September 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 17 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form?
79% of the 150 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 229 families put Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form as their first choice for 255 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 196 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 137060.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- 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.