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Southborough High School
Goodgraded 02/02/2023Ages 11–18928 pupils
Southborough High School is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Surbiton, within the Kingston upon Thames local authority. The school has around 928 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/02/2023, Southborough High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.3 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Surbiton can view Southborough High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 02/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.3
England avg 45.1 · was 49.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
England avg 45% · was 48% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths71%
England avg 65% · was 71% in 2023/24
EBacc entry20%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.15
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 25.7
A-level grade (best 3)28.8
APS best 3: 28.8
AAB or better13%
Retention95%
Value added-0.23
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake22.6%
Free school meals22.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language29.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.1%
Attendance93.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence17.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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