Southborough High School
URN: 102601 • Surbiton KT6 5AS
Overview
- Name
- Southborough High School
- URN
- 102601
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sunil Chotai (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hook Road, Surbiton KT6 5AS
Summary
Southborough High School, located in Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, is a foundation secondary school for boys with a capacity of 915 students. The school emphasizes core values of respect, resilience, relationships, and responsibility, fostering a supportive environment where both staff and students collaborate effectively. Under the leadership of Headteacher Niall Smith, the school has made significant progress in recent years, highlighted by record GCSE results and a strong Progress 8 score.
The curriculum at Southborough is designed to inspire and motivate students, with a variety of extracurricular activities that enhance learning outside the classroom. Recent initiatives include educational trips, such as a cultural excursion to the French Opal Coast and fieldwork for geography students. The school also offers a robust Sixth Form, which has seen increased enrolment and improved exam results, preparing students for further education at prestigious universities.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of Southborough High School's ethos, with various charity and outreach programs that encourage social responsibility among students. The school actively supports students with special educational needs and provides a comprehensive transition process for new Year 7 students, ensuring a smooth integration into the school community.
The curriculum at Southborough is designed to inspire and motivate students, with a variety of extracurricular activities that enhance learning outside the classroom. Recent initiatives include educational trips, such as a cultural excursion to the French Opal Coast and fieldwork for geography students. The school also offers a robust Sixth Form, which has seen increased enrolment and improved exam results, preparing students for further education at prestigious universities.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of Southborough High School's ethos, with various charity and outreach programs that encourage social responsibility among students. The school actively supports students with special educational needs and provides a comprehensive transition process for new Year 7 students, ensuring a smooth integration into the school community.
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Key details
- LA
- Kingston upon Thames
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 915
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-02-29
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 915 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 915 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 915 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 915 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 915 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 915 |
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