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Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School

Independent school · Kingston, KT1 2HW
  • Primary/prep
  • Girls
  • Ages 4-11
  • From £16,387 pa
  • 300 pupils
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A school, whose founding motto (now consigned to history) in 1884 was ‘Be good sweet maid and let who will be clever’, is now a school that resists any attempts to pigeonhole girls into one role or another. The girls here are encouraged to be good and clever but they are also brave, kind, sporty, creative and feisty. The atmosphere is vibrant and happy. When asked if they could identify the best thing about their school, one pupil pondered awhile before announcing, ‘The girls. And the teachers. All of them.’

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
300 ·
Religion
Christian
Fees
£16,387 - £21,063pa
Local authority
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council
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Headteacher

Head

Mrs Louise McCabe-Arnold

Since 2022, Louise McCabe-Arnold. Born and educated in Kent. Loved school, sport in particular. Degree in American history and politics (University of Leicester) followed by a stint teaching sailing and windsurfing in the Caribbean and Cayman

Entrance

Applications exceed places. At 4+ (40 places) stay and play (with parents) – not selective per se, but process designed to ensure children will fit. A handful of places available at 7+ (assessments plus a group interview).

Open days
September

Exit

All girls are guaranteed places in the senior school but it may not be right for everyone, in which case discussions will take place early on. Girls sit the same exam as external candidates (largely for streaming and scholarship purposes) and a few

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Teaching & learning

5:1
Pupil to teacher ratio
20
Average class sizes

Pupils

300
Number of pupils

Money matters

No means-tested bursaries or scholarships. Fees relatively competitive.

Fee information
£16,387 - £21,063pa

Our view

Set on a busy junction, part of the extensive Surbiton school campus (along with the boys’ prep and Surbiton High Senior School), the girls’ prep (opened in 1994) is airy and practical and benefits from an impressive extension, completed in 2018.

The last word

A school, whose founding motto (now consigned to history) in 1884 was ‘Be good sweet maid and let who will be clever’, is now a school that resists any attempts to pigeonhole girls into one role or another. The girls here are encouraged to be good

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What the school says

Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School provides a nurturing and inspiring environment where girls aged 4 -11 thrive. We encourage curiosity, develop emerging talents and promote success in all areas. Following a broad and balanced curriculum closely aligned with the national curriculum, we enrich learning with specialist teaching in music, French and physical education. In years 5 and 6, subject-based teaching further enhances academic development. Our strong pastoral care ensures every girl feels valued and supported. A wealth of trips and activities complements classroom learning.

Contact the school

Address

95-97 Surbiton Road
Kingston
Surrey
KT1 2HW
Get directions

Telephone: 020 8439 1309

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.surbitonhigh.com

Local authority: Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

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School data & information Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School 95-97 Surbiton Road, Kingston, Surrey, KT1 2HW
300 Pupil numbers
20 Average class sizes
5:1 Pupil to teacher ratio

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SEN overview

Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

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A baseline assessment is undertaken when the girls join the school in Reception. This is followed by an end of Reception assessment. Children are also screened in Year 1 and Year 2 for dyslexic type problems. If a child is causing concern at any point, then individual assessments are also carried out. When necessary, a child might also be referred to an Educational Psychologist. If Learning Support is given to a pupil, as a result of assessments, then this is usually in the form of weekly 1:1 lessons or sometimes small group lessons.

The School ethos is one of embracing a pupil's individuality, helping her to grow in self-confidence and self-worth. Those pupils with specific learning difficulties are no exception and are supported in a caring and practical way.

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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