Putney High School has been named in the Top 20 UK Independent Schools 2025 by Sunday Times Parent Power. The school has an ethos of modern scholarship.
All-through school
Putney High School
Putney High School is a leading independent girls' school in London offering education from nursery through Sixth Form with exceptional academic results and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.
Day fees
£25,227 – £30,456
Entry
School Exam + InterviewSelective
Next deadline
Fri 16 Oct 20267+ registration closes
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Jo Sharrock
Head, since 2023
Gender
Girls
Pupils
1,058
Location
Putney, Wandsworth
Suburban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
3 to 18
Founded
1893
Sixth form
195 pupils
Entry points
3+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Nearest station
East Putney
School buses
Yes
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Average class
22 pupils
School day
8.30am to 4.45pm
Saturday school
No
Wraparound care
Available
Bursaries
Up to 100% of fees
Scholarships
Other, Music, Sport +4
A-level A*–A
79%
2025
GCSE 9–7
92%
2025
Overview
About Putney High School
Putney High School is consistently ranked among the top performing schools in London and the UK, with pupils achieving exceptional outcomes at 11+, GCSE and A Level. The school offers a broad curriculum with a wide choice of A Level subjects, leadership opportunities, and a vibrant extra-curricular programme. The Sixth Form welcomes exceptional students from a variety of schools, supporting them to pursue academic studies at the highest levels and engage fully in school life. The school has a strong university destinations programme, including support for Oxbridge, Medicine, Law, and international universities.
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Our take
Independent girls all-through school in Wandsworth for ages 3–18. Selective entry.
Best for
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–18) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- Single-sex (girls). Comfortable for some children, less so for others — worth a visit on a normal teaching day rather than only an open-day showcase.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
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Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£25,227 – £30,456per year · Day · 2026-27 · est. (3 x term)
By entry point · 2026-27
7+£25,227
11+TBC
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
What sets it apartDistinctive features
What sets it apart
Distinctive features
Rapid Prototyping Studio for product and app development
Junior Forest School
Breathe environmental programme
RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal for biophilia research
Own boathouse on the Tideway
first all-girls boathouse on the Thames (2018)
Top girls' school for sport in the country (2023)
Artemis Project for intellectual enrichment
Member of the Girls' Day School Trust network of 26 schools
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
KarateVolleyballYogaZumbaLacrosseRowingElite Athlete ProgrammeAthleticsFootballSports ClubsTennisNetballSquashNetball Teams
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FencingBadmintonCricketGymnastics
music
Rock BandsGuitar GroupOrchestraMusic Tech ClubMusic EnsemblesChoirsWind Band
drama
LAMDA ClassesPutney Poetry FestivalDance ShowDrama WorkshopsDrama ProductionsMusical Theatre RecitalMusical Theatre Club
academic club
Chess ClubMedical SocietyMathletesScrabble ClubEnglish Speaking BoardEngineering ClubYoung EngineersMed Soc (Medical Society)Student Magazine EditingWorkshops and MasterclassesDebatingEntrepreneurship and Startup ClubsForensic Psychology Club
service
Duke of Edinburgh Award
other
Corset-Making ClubJewellery Making ClubMotorsports ClubSchool CouncilDigital LeadersPeer MediatorsJunior Travel AmbassadorsDiversity AlliesTravel and International TripsEco AmbassadorsScrapbooking/Creative ActivitiesEco WarriorsLunch MonitorsGardening Club
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Putney Playtime Pals
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
Boathouse on the TidewaySixth Form Fitness SuiteGymnasium / Dance StudioWimbledon Rugby Club Grounds (Playing Fields) (off-site)Roehampton Playing Fields (off-site)Barn Elms Sports Facilities (off-site)The Wimbledon Club (off-site)Wimbledon Athletics Track (off-site)Boat House (off-site)Cricket NetsAstroturf PitchGymnasiumLarge sports hallTennis courts
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Netball courtsFitness suiteChanging facilities
arts
Drama StudioRecording StudioPerformance AreasTwo Textiles RoomsArt StudiosAthena Debating ForumPerforming Arts CentreDance StudioJunior School HallMusic Department Practice RoomsComposition RoomDrama Theatre with Professional Sound and Lighting Booth
academic
ClassroomsEngineering Club WorkshopLibraryInnovation CentreRapid Prototyping Studio
wellbeing
School Coach Service (off-site)Biophilic ClassroomJunior School Forest School
OutcomesLatest exam results
Outcomes
Latest exam results
79%
A-level A*–A
92%
GCSE 9–7
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
14%
to Oxbridge (2025)
17%
to Russell Group
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 94 | — | — |
| Oxbridge | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Russell Group | 16 | — | — |
| US Ivy | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Medicine | 4 | 9 | 9 |
Top universities (2025)
UCL
Edinburgh
Bristol
Durham2
Oxford3
Cambridge3
Cardiff1
Nottingham1
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
GCSEA-Level
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
In the press
- Sunday Times Parent Power 2025: Top 20 UK Independent School
- Tatler Schools Guide 2025
AlumniNotable alumni
Alumni
Notable alumni
Jenny Beavan (Oscar-winning costume designer)Baroness Virginia Bottomley (politician)Sophie Raworth (BBC newsreader)Olivia Poulet (actress)Sophie Simnett (actress)Aicha McKenzie (entrepreneur)Melanie Phillips (journalist)Ursula Owen (publisher)
Recommended next step
Registration closes 16 Oct 2026 (7+)
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Fit for your child
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Pastoral careWellbeing
Pastoral care
Wellbeing
Safe & Supported We are a vibrant, happy place where girls feel safe, supported, and free to be themselves. We foster a culture of mutual respect, kindness and tolerance, underpinned by a strong sense of integrity. From there, we build firm foundations for pupils to be happy, secure and to succeed. There’s a sense of oxygen around Putney… The emphasis is on developing good citizens, ambitious and unafraid of success. – Good Schools Guide
RegulationInspection
Regulation
Inspection
ISI inspection, 25 Apr 2023
2 reports on file.
- Isi1 Jan 2023Excellent
CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Autumn4 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 → 24 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer13 Apr 2027 → 7 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027
PathwaysFeeder schools
Pathways
Feeder schools
5 offers
4 offers
1 offer
1 offer
1 offer
1 offer
1 offer
1 offer
GovernancePolicies & documents
Governance
Policies & documents
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FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is Putney High School best for?+
Putney High School suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–18) rather than separate prep + senior; Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
How much are the fees at Putney High School?+
Day fees at Putney High School are £8,409 to £10,152 a term in 2026-27 (£25,227 to £30,456 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at Putney High School?+
The next open morning at Putney High School is on 8 October 2026. Booking is usually required.
How does admissions work?+
Putney High School is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.
Does Putney High School support SEND?+
Putney High School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.
What ages does Putney High School take?+
Putney High School takes pupils from age 3 to 18.
Is Putney High School a day or boarding school?+
Putney High School is a day school.
Is Putney High School co-educational or single-sex?+
Putney High School is a girls' school.
Where is Putney High School?+
Putney High School is in Wandsworth, SW15 6BH.
How do I contact admissions at Putney High School?+
Contact Putney High School by email at admissions@put.gdst.net or phone on 02087884886.
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