Southborough High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hook Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 5AS |
| Phone | 02083914324 |
| Reference Number | 137917 |
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.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 928 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 98.17%
Girls: 1.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 125 | Unknown | 125 |
| 8 | 182 | Unknown | 182 |
| 9 | 154 | Unknown | 154 |
| 10 | 149 | Unknown | 149 |
| 11 | 128 | Unknown | 128 |
| 12 | 106 | 9 | 115 |
| 13 | 67 | 8 | 75 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 36.9% |
| Asian, Other | 15.5% |
| White, Other | 13.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.5% |
| Unclassified | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| 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 | |
| 14 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2004 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 25.34 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.75 |
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% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 81 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 81 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 37 | 5 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Orchard Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1AJ |
0.42 miles |
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Tolworth Junior School
Douglas Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7SA |
0.61 miles |
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Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
School Lane, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7SA |
0.61 miles |
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Castle Hill Primary School
Buckland Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1JE |
0.76 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Langley Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6LW |
0.84 miles |
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Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
Ditton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5JB |
0.85 miles |
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
399 Ewell Road, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7DG |
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
Mansfield Road, Hook, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2RN |
1.03 miles |
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Surbiton Hill Nursery School
Middle Green Close, Surbiton, KT5 8TD |
1.03 miles |
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Lime Tree Primary School
South Bank Terrace, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG |
1.09 miles |
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St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Church Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2DH |
1.14 miles |
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Knollmead Primary School
Knollmead, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9QP |
1.23 miles |
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Hinchley Wood Primary School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
1.24 miles |
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Ellingham Primary School
Ellingham Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JA |
1.28 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School
Pine Gardens, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 8LJ |
1.34 miles |
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St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Maple Road, St Andrew's & St Mark's Junior Sch, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL |
1.34 miles |
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Maple Infants' School
Maple Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL |
1.37 miles |
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Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Grand Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9HU |
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 |
| Name | Distance |
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Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Tala Close, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EY |
0.28 miles |
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Shrewsbury House School
107 Ditton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6RL |
0.35 miles |
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Woodstock House School
Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5HN |
0.75 miles |
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Dysart School
190 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL |
0.8 miles |
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St Philip's School
Harrow Close, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2HR |
1.25 miles |
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Hinchley Wood School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
1.31 miles |
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Chessington School
Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS |
1.36 miles |
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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4TU |
1.46 miles |
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Epsom and Ewell High School
Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9JW |
1.49 miles |
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Surbiton High School
13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT |
1.65 miles |
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Richard Challoner School
Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE |
1.68 miles |
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Linden Bridge School
Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7JW |
1.71 miles |
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Esher Sixth Form College
Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0JB |
2 miles |
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Bedelsford School
Grange Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ |
2.06 miles |
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South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ |
2.15 miles |
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Tennis Avenue School
Manor Park, Malden Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6AU |
2.26 miles |
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The Holy Cross School
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR |
2.31 miles |
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Kingston Grammar School
London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY |
2.39 miles |
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Tiffin School
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL |
2.5 miles |
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Spring School
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2.59 miles |