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Choosing the Right Senior School: A Guide for Families 

17th October 2025

Choosing the right Senior School in the UK is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or preparing for…

Meet Ozzy: Our Boys’ Prep School Dog Mentor

15th October 2025

At the heart of the Boys’ Prep wellbeing programme is a very special team member – Ozzy, our beloved school dog mentor. Ozzy is a six-year-old Labrador Retriever with a…

What to look for at a School Open Event: A Parent’s Guide 

10th October 2025

Open events are a valuable opportunity to see a school in action, meet staff and pupils, and get a feel for whether it might be the right fit for your…

AI and knowledge: Do we need to know anything?

3rd October 2025

Written by Mr Matthew Shoults, Principal, Surbiton High School Are Graduates Ready for the Modern Workplace? Employers regularly complain that graduates emerge into the jobs market without the skills for…

Why Autumn Open Events Matter: Making the Most of Your Visit

3rd October 2025

Independent School Open Days As the new academic year gets underway, many families begin exploring independent school open days in London to find the right fit for their child. Surbiton…

Understanding the GCSE Grading System 

21st August 2025

Each August, as envelopes are opened and results revealed, the numbers on a GCSE certificate represent years of commitment, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity. Yet, for many parents who studied in…

What is Well-being at Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School?

10th June 2025

How do we measure the support we provide for each individual pupil’s well-being at Surbiton High School’s Boys’ Prep?   At Surbiton High Boys’ Prep, we do not see well-being as…

Maths Beyond the Classroom: Building Confidence and Teamwork 

27th March 2025

Learning doesn’t just happen inside the classroom—it extends to exciting experiences outside of it too. One great opportunity for some of our Key Stage 2 pupils is the Maths Match,…

A Platform For All

27th February 2025

Why helping pupils to find their voice in school is so important, and possible. We are often given the impression that the current generation of teenagers are terrified at the…

Unlocking Academic Potential with Exceptional Value-Added Scores

17th December 2024

At Surbiton High School, adding value to a child’s academic education is paramount. And we don’t leave this to chance. This is achieved through data-driven analysis, rigorous tracking, and a…

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