The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.23
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 142 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 928
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Trust
- SOUTHBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Niall Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hook Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 444m away
Shrewsbury House School
Independent · 570m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 676m away
Tolworth Junior School
Primary · 974m away
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 974m away
Kisimul School
Independent · 1.2km away
Woodstock House School
Independent · 1.2km away
Castle Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Southborough High School a selective school?
No. Southborough High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Southborough High School's Ofsted rating?
Southborough High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southborough High School?
Southborough High School currently has 928 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southborough High School take?
Southborough High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Southborough High School?
Southborough High School is in Surbiton, KT6 5AS, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southborough High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Southborough High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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