pastoral
The school features a 'kindness bench' in the playground, where any pupil can sit if they need a friend or someone to talk to.
Data profile
Sutton High School GDST
Independent girls all-through school in Sutton for ages 3–18. Selective entry.
- Rank #112
- ISI Standards met
- Fees £26.2k/yr
- girls
- Sutton
Outcomes
Where leavers go after sixth form.
- Cohort
- 47
- Russell Group
- 12
- US Ivy
- 0
Class of 2025
Top destinations
- University of Birmingham—
- University of Leeds—
- University of Southampton—
- UCL—
- University of Warwick—
- University of Sheffield—
- University of Bristol—
- University of Bath—
Exam results
A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.
- A-level A*–A
- 70%
- GCSE 9–7
- 60%
- Oxbridge rate
- 5%
- Russell Group rate
- 26%
Recalibrated
Entry points & fees
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Year 7 | — | School's own exam · Reasoning test · Taster / assessment day | £26.2k |
| 16+ | Lower Sixth | — | School's own exam | £26.2k |
| 3+ | Nursery | — | Online adaptive test · Verbal reasoning · Non-verbal reasoning · Reasoning test · Interview · Taster / assessment day | £26.2k |
| 4+ | Reception | — | Online adaptive test · Verbal reasoning · Non-verbal reasoning · Interview · Taster / assessment day | £26.2k |
Houseroom Index
Our composite score, broken down by pillar.
Index score
74
/ 100
National rank #112
Academic64
Destinations71
Future-ready62
Pastoral82
Value-add56
Access & breadth90
External consensus70
Inspections
ISI
Standards met
Inspected 2024-11-05
Leaders are vigilant in promoting pupils' wellbeing. The proprietor, governing body and staff share in a commitment to provide a school environment that supports the school's aims to foster courage, 2. Leaders provide an effective and appropriate curriculum which is planned and reviewed carefully to meet the needs of the diverse school community.
Read full ISI report →Editorial verdict
overview
Encouraging individuality and wellness is a top priority at this academically sound all-girls school. Every pupil receives a personalised learning plan. The school has 461 pupils aged 11–18 and is a day school located in Sutton, Surrey.
Compare with peers
Schools families applying here also consider.
- Fees £26.4kA*-A 66%Oxbridge 2%Rank #172
St Augustine's Priory matches on girls/day, similar fees (£25.1k vs £26.2k), and selective ethos with 11+ entry phase and a reasonable 19km commute.
- Fees £26.2kA*-A 66%Oxbridge 2%Rank #108
Northwood College for Girls GDST shares girls/day status, identical fee bracket (£26.2k), selective ethos, and close rank (#65 vs #66) with 11+ entry phase.
- Fees £27.6kA*-A 67%Oxbridge 4%Rank #50
Channing School is a girls/day selective school with overlapping 11+ entry, similar fees (£27.6k), and a manageable 24km commute.
- Fees £29.3kA*-A 69%Oxbridge 2%Rank #139
St Helen's School aligns on girls/day, selective ethos, similar fees (£29.3k), and 11+ entry phase with a 32km commute.
- Fees £27.4kA*-A 71%Rank #78
St Catherine's Bramley is a girls school with day or boarding options, selective ethos, overlapping 11+ entry, and fees (£27.5k) close to the target.
How peers are chosen
Matched on sex, boarding, entry phase, location, fee band, tier and outcomes. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity, 0.25 structured, 0.10 embedding, 0.20 AI re-rank. Refreshed yearly and when a profile changes.
Top feeder prep schools
- 4 offers5 scholarships
- 1 offers
- 1 offers
Open days, bursaries and how to apply: Sutton High School GDST profile →