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Southborough High School
Hook Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5AS, Kingston upon Thames
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.5 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
928
Capacity
915
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 37% nationally. The percentage of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 71%, with over half reaching grade 5 or higher. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 20%, overall parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a worthwhile consideration for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.3 | Top 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.9%
Asian Other15.5%
White Other13.4%
Mixed Other8.5%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Other3.7%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.37581, -0.30190 · KT6 5AS
School details
Local authorityKingston upon Thames
RegionLondon
URN137917
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Southborough High School rated by Ofsted?
Southborough High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is Southborough High School a good school?
Southborough High School scores 57.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Southborough High School in GCSEs?
Southborough High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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