Southborough High School vs Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 974 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 Infant and Nursery School
Tolworth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
292 students
| Measure | Southborough High School Surbiton, London | Tolworth Infant and Nursery School Tolworth, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #325 of 640 | #1145 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1639 of 4,090 | #7613 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 935 | 292 |
| Pupils on roll | 935 | 292 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 88.5% |
| 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 | Tolworth |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.southborough.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.tolworthschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southborough High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 51.8).
- •Southborough High School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 292.
- •Southborough High School is a academy school while Tolworth Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Southborough High School is boys and Tolworth Infant and Nursery School is co-educational.
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 Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Southborough High School ranks higher (56.7 vs 51.8 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 Infant and Nursery School?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Surbiton and Tolworth in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southborough High School: 935. Tolworth Infant and Nursery School: 292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southborough High School and Tolworth Infant and Nursery School rank in London?
Southborough High School is 325th of 640 and Tolworth Infant and Nursery School is 1145th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).