The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.5
13.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
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
96%
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
2%
Based on 191 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,486
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Trust
- TOLWORTH GIRLS' SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM
- Head
- Mrs Jolande Botha-Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tala Close, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthborough High School
Secondary · 444m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 819m away
Tolworth Junior School
Primary · 872m away
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 872m away
Shrewsbury House School
Independent · 933m away
Castle Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Dysart School
Academy · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form a selective school?
No. Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form?
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form currently has 1,486 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form take?
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form?
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form is in Surbiton, KT6 7EY, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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