Surbiton High School vs Whitgift School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Surbiton High School
Kingston upon Thames · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,540 students
Whitgift School
Haling Park · Independent all-through · Ages 10–18
1,515 students
| Measure | Surbiton High School Kingston upon Thames, London | Whitgift School Haling Park, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #447 of 640 | #576 of 640 |
| National rank | #2495 of 4,090 | #3514 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 10–18 |
| Students | 1,540 | 1,515 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,540 | 1,515 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 13.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 1.29 |
| A level points per entry | 49.5 | 47.0 |
| town | Kingston upon Thames | Haling Park |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.surbitonhigh.com/ | www.whitgift.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Surbiton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.2 vs 20.4).
- •Surbiton High School is the larger school with 1,540 students compared with 1,515.
- •Surbiton High School is co-educational and Whitgift School is boys.
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 Surbiton High School better than Whitgift School?
On the Success Index (England), Surbiton High School ranks higher (39.2 vs 20.4 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 Surbiton High School and Whitgift School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Haling Park in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Surbiton High School: 1,540. Whitgift School: 1,515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Surbiton High School and Whitgift School rank in London?
Surbiton High School is 447th of 640 and Whitgift School is 576th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).