Southborough High School vs Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 444 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southborough High School
Surbiton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
935 students
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Surbiton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,529 students
| Measure | Southborough High School Surbiton, London | Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Surbiton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #325 of 640 | #144 of 640 |
| National rank | #1639 of 4,090 | #678 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 935 | 1,529 |
| Pupils on roll | 935 | 1,529 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.3 | 57.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.2% | 62% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.5% | 78.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | 5.19 |
| A level points per entry | 25.7 | 32.4 |
| town | Surbiton | Surbiton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.southborough.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 56.7).
- •Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,529 students compared with 935.
- •Southborough High School is boys and Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form is girls.
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 Southborough High School better than Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form ranks higher (78.2 vs 56.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Southborough High School and Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form?
About 444 m in a straight line, between Surbiton and Surbiton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southborough High School: 935. Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form: 1,529. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southborough High School and Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form rank in London?
Southborough High School is 325th of 640 and Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form is 144th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).