Is Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 21 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 5th of 11 secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form averaged an Attainment 8 score of 55 (England: 46.2). 58.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form?

Applications for Year 7 places at Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form

Tala Close, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, KT6 7EY

Local ranking5th of 11 secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1477

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 21 September 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 55.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 58.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 77.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 239

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 94.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Higher education: 62.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 22.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

32.7

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

109

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 8.7% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.4
16-18 Cohort: 289

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1486
Boys: 23 (2%)
Girls: 1506 (98%)
Capacity: 1477 (104% full)
SEND: 8.3%
FSM Eligible: 16.4%
EAL: 35.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 5.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 80.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,402/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 43.2%
White Other: 14.1%
Asian Other: 11.0%
Asian Pakistani: 5.3%
Asian Indian: 4.4%
Other: 4.4%
Asian Chinese: 3.9%
Mixed Other: 3.6%

43.2%

White British

14.1%

White Other

11.0%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02083973854

contacttheschool@tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk

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Tala Close

Surbiton, London

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Administrative

URN: 137060
UKPRN: 10034850
Establishment No.: 4011
Trust: TOLWORTH GIRLS' SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM

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