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Surbiton High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Surbiton High School is an other independent not applicable school in Kingston upon Thames , serving pupils aged 4-18, with 1618 pupils, and a capacity of 1660 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-18

Age range

1,618

Pupils

1,660

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Surbiton High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Surbiton High School?

The catchment area for Surbiton High School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Thames uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Kingston upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Surbiton High School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kingston upon Thames may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Kingston upon Thames before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

Find Kingston upon Thames catchment area documents →

Surbiton High School: 1660 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Surbiton High School has a published admission number of 1660 places. 1618 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1660, Kingston upon Thames's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kingston upon Thames publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kingston upon Thames school admissions →

Surbiton High School: School Information

Full address
13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-18 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
102611

Other Not applicable Schools in Kingston upon Thames

If Surbiton High School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Kingston upon Thames are the next closest alternatives.

Other Christian Schools in Kingston upon Thames

Surbiton High School shares its religious character with these Christian schools across Kingston upon Thames. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Surbiton High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Surbiton High School

What is the catchment area for Surbiton High School?

The catchment area for Surbiton High School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Thames uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Kingston upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Surbiton High School oversubscribed?

Surbiton High School is operating close to its capacity of 1660 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Surbiton High School?

Surbiton High School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kingston upon Thames publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Surbiton High School cover?

Surbiton High School is a not applicable school in Kingston upon Thames, serving pupils aged 4-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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