Southborough High School, based in Surbiton, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Southborough High School currently has around 928 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 98.2% boys and 1.8% girls. Around 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.9%. other asian pupils make up about 15.5% , followed by other white at 13.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 63% who stay in school sixth forms and 25% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Hook Road, Surbiton, KT6 5AS |
| Website: | http://www.southborough.kingston.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02083914324 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kingston upon Thames |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Niall Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137917 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 915 |
| Number of Pupils: | 928 |
| Number of Boys: | 911 |
| Number of Girls: | 17 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 36.90% | 342 |
| Other Asian | 15.50% | 144 |
| Other White | 13.40% | 124 |
| Other Mixed | 8.50% | 79 |
| Unclassified | 5.10% | 47 |
| Pakistani | 4.30% | 40 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.70% | 34 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 32 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 27 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 11 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 11 |
| African | 1.20% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Orchard Road , KT9 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Junior School Douglas Road , KT6 7SA | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School School Lane , KT6 7SA | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Buckland Road , KT9 1JE | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Buckland Road , KT9 1JE | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education Fullers Way North , KT6 7LQ | - not rated | 446 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hinchley Wood School Claygate Lane , Hinchley Wood KT10 0AQ | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury House School 107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Victoria School Woodstock Lane North , Long Ditton KT6 5HL | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kisimul School Woodstock Lane North , KT6 5HN | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Tutorial College 299 Ewell Road , KT6 7AB | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstock House School Woodstock Lane North , KT6 5HN | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.