Shrewsbury House School vs Southborough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 570 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shrewsbury House School
Surbiton · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14
308 students
Southborough High School
Surbiton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
935 students
| Measure | Shrewsbury House School Surbiton, London | Southborough High School Surbiton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #325 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #1639 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–14 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 308 | 935 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 935 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.7 |
| town | Surbiton | Surbiton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.shrewsburyhouse.net | www.southborough.kingston.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southborough High School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 308.
- •Shrewsbury House School is a independent school while Southborough High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shrewsbury House School better than Southborough High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Shrewsbury House School and Southborough High School?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Surbiton and Surbiton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shrewsbury House School: 308. Southborough High School: 935. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shrewsbury House School and Southborough High School rank in London?
Shrewsbury House School is unranked and Southborough High School is 325th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).