Southborough High School
Southborough High School is an academy converter in Kingston Upon Thames for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 935 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Southborough High School is Good, from an inspection in March 2023. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 47.2, and 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: March 2023. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hook Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 5AS |
| Phone | 02083914324 |
| Reference Number | 137917 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 935 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 98.5%
Girls: 1.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 119 | Unknown | 119 |
| 8 | 134 | Unknown | 134 |
| 9 | 180 | Unknown | 180 |
| 10 | 149 | Unknown | 149 |
| 11 | 148 | Unknown | 148 |
| 12 | 104 | 7 | 111 |
| 13 | 87 | 7 | 94 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 35.7% |
| Asian, Other | 14.4% |
| White, Other | 13.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.9% |
| Unclassified | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
Southborough High is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all domains evaluated during the inspection. The school creates a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and respected, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally. With a broad curriculum and a commitment to extra-curricular activities, the school promotes a well-rounded education alongside an inclusive sixth form experience. Staff are dedicated to the mental health of the students and actively work towards creating a positive school culture.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Southborough High School | |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Caring and compassionate environment for pupils.
- Good behaviour and rare incidents of bullying.
- Ambitious leadership with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Strong curriculum that supports knowledge retention.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Extensive extra-curricular offerings enhancing personal development.
- Skilled board of trustees supporting strategic development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have a curriculum at an earlier stage of development.
- Not all pupils at early reading stages receive well-targeted support.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 25.34 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.75 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| From another Local Authority | 52 | 13 |
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0.42 miles |
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Tolworth Junior School
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Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
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0.61 miles |
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Castle Hill Primary School
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0.76 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
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0.84 miles |
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Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
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0.85 miles |
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
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0.95 miles |
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Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School
Sugden Road, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT7 0AD |
1.02 miles |
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Lovelace Primary School
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1.03 miles |
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Surbiton Hill Nursery School
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1.03 miles |
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Lime Tree Primary School
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1.09 miles |
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St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
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1.14 miles |
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Knollmead Primary School
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1.23 miles |
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Hinchley Wood Primary School
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1.24 miles |
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Ellingham Primary School
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1.28 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School
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1.34 miles |
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St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
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1.34 miles |
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Maple Infants' School
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1.37 miles |
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Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
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1.45 miles |
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Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School VA
Riverview Road, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0JP |
1.53 miles |
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Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Tala Close, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EY |
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Shrewsbury House School
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Woodstock House School
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Dysart School
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1.25 miles |
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Hinchley Wood School
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1.31 miles |
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Chessington School
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1.36 miles |
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1.46 miles |
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1.49 miles |
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Berrylands School
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Esher Sixth Form College
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2 miles |
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The Holy Cross School
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2.31 miles |
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2.39 miles |
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Tiffin School
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2.5 miles |
Southborough High School is part of Learning Partners Academy Trust, which runs 17 schools. The nearest others:
- Fullbrook School Addlestone
- Burpham Primary School Guildford
- George Abbot School Guildford
- Boxgrove Primary School Guildford
- Northmead Junior School Guildford
- Stoughton Infant School Guildford
- Sandfield Primary School Guildford
- Surrey Maths School Guildford
- Tillingbourne Junior School Guildford
- Guildford County School Guildford
What is Southborough High School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Southborough High School is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
When was Southborough High School last inspected by Ofsted?
Southborough High School was last inspected in March 2023.
How many pupils does Southborough High School have?
Southborough High School has 935 pupils on roll.
What age range does Southborough High School cover?
Southborough High School for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What are Southborough High School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 47.2, and 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Southborough High School?
Southborough High School is at Hook Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5AS.