Southborough High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Address | Hook Road, KT6 5AS |
| School Website | www.southborough.kingston.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 2083914324 |
| URN | 137917 |
School Census
| Total | 864 |
| Girls/Boys | 13/851 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 1.5%/98.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 33.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 147 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/02/2023 | Good |
| 03/12/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/12/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 18.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.06 |
| Progress 8 | 0.29 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67% |
| Entering EBacc | 24% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.14 |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.22 |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 373 |
| As first preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 114 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 151 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 69 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 403 |
| As first preference | 107 |
| As second preference | 116 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 392 |
| As first preference | 90 |
| As second preference | 117 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 90 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 403 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 127 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 133 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 84 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 427 |
| As first preference | 74 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 133 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 74 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 432 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 101 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 380 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 131 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 83 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 396 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 76 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 352 |
| As first preference | 106 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 145 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 398 |
| As first preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 141 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 386 |
| As first preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 74 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 92 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 41% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 17.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 45% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 16.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
Nearby Schools
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
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Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
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