Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
URN: 137060 • Surbiton KT6 7EY
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jolande Botha-Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083973854
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tala Close, Surbiton KT6 7EY
Summary
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form is a large, over-subscribed academy located in Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, catering exclusively to girls. With a student population of 1,486, including nearly 300 in the mixed-gender Sixth Form, the school is dedicated to providing an inclusive and high-quality education to its diverse community. The school's ethos emphasizes the importance of nurturing confident and resilient individuals who can positively contribute to society.
The curriculum at Tolworth Girls' School is designed to support academic excellence while fostering personal growth. The school promotes a love of learning and encourages students to develop essential skills for their future. The House Points system further enhances the school spirit, motivating students through friendly competition in academics and extracurricular activities.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Jolande Botha-Smith, the school is committed to ensuring that every student receives exceptional pastoral care and educational support. The school's motto, "Let your light so shine," reflects its mission to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a supportive environment.
The curriculum at Tolworth Girls' School is designed to support academic excellence while fostering personal growth. The school promotes a love of learning and encourages students to develop essential skills for their future. The House Points system further enhances the school spirit, motivating students through friendly competition in academics and extracurricular activities.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Jolande Botha-Smith, the school is committed to ensuring that every student receives exceptional pastoral care and educational support. The school's motto, "Let your light so shine," reflects its mission to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a supportive environment.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Year 7 Open Events 2025 (calendar)
- Sixth Form Open Events 2025 (calendar)
- Admissions 2026/27 (other)
- In Year Admissions (other)
- Policies & School Information (other)
- Year 7 Admissions 2026/2027 (other)
Key details
- LA
- Kingston upon Thames
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TOLWORTH GIRLS' SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM
- Capacity
- 1477
- Pupils
- 1486
- Boys
- 27
- Girls
- 1459
- FSM %
- 15.70
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 1486 | 27 | 1459 | 1477 | 15.70 |
2024-09-11 | 1463 | 27 | 1436 | 1477 | 13.80 |
2023-09-11 | 1410 | 13 | 1397 | 1477 | 12.30 |
2022-09-11 | 1410 | 13 | 1397 | 1477 | 12.30 |
2021-09-11 | 1381 | 17 | 1364 | 1477 | 12.00 |
2020-09-11 | 1375 | 22 | 1353 | 1477 | 10.00 |
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