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Surbiton High School

6 replies

janeshine · 11/02/2024 07:05

Hello, would love to hear other's thoughts on Surbiton High school please.

Is it too overcrowded, do girls seem happy there etc? Debating between NHES and SHS. Thanks.

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Vista123 · 11/02/2024 08:47

Hi there. I know people with girls at Surbiton. They’re happy enough but it is big. A lot of competition for sports teams and quite competitive generally/difficult to shine. I think it depends on your girl’s personality really. I’d be less inclined to send a shy or less confident child there. NHES is a great school, a bit smaller and part of the Gdst. A teacher I know there really rates it. Also consider the journey. It’s always helpful if they can travel easily, independently. Good luck with your decision.

ncsurrey22 · 11/02/2024 09:16

SHS parents have told me the Head Mrs Glover is leaving at the end of this year which is a shame as she seems great.

abbmum · 11/02/2024 10:24

Is this confirmed, because this is important for prospective parents to be aware of when making a decision. I would be frustrated if a few weeks after I had chosen a school I was then told the head was moving on, as much as a school should be bigger than one person etc..

CJFJ1 · 11/02/2024 10:41

abbmum · 11/02/2024 10:24

Is this confirmed, because this is important for prospective parents to be aware of when making a decision. I would be frustrated if a few weeks after I had chosen a school I was then told the head was moving on, as much as a school should be bigger than one person etc..

They are currently advertising for a Principal at Surbiton High, so I can only assume Mrs Glover is moving on.

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/principal-kingston-upon-thames-1979757

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Principal, Kingston upon Thames - Tes Jobs

Surbiton High School, United Kingdom

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/principal-kingston-upon-thames-1979757

allaboutmychildren · 27/02/2024 14:21

yes it's true. the news were communicated to existing parents few months ago, it's little bit worrying for the existing or potential parents to be honest

bluedahlias · 08/06/2024 20:12

I think this is an old thread so decision likely to be made if for this year, but the new head has been selected (coming from NHES to SHS). I have a DD in year 8 at SHS and it has felt quite big. They have a huge sports provision with lots of after school clubs. Music seems to have space for all, drama/musicals more limited/selective. The girls are friendly. I think it probably works best for self motivated girls or scholars/those with strong interests/talents.

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