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Sixth Form Open Evening 6th July 2026 6pm for Years 10 and 11

Sixth Form Open Evening 6th July 2026 6pm for Years 10 and 11

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Southborough Celebrates Its Best Set of GCSE Results EVER!

Featured - 1st Sep 2025

Southborough Celebrates Its Best Set of GCSE Results EVER!

GCSE Results Day 2025 proved to be a particularly upbeat day for not only our students but for the school itself, with Southborough celebrating its best set of GCSE results - and highest Progress 8 score – EVER! For a number of years, Southborough has nurtured and developed a growing number of systems and processes that successfully target, inspire, motivate and above all support our boys in the

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From Surbiton to the Streets of London: Southborough Art Students Draw Inspiration from World-Class Galleries

Posted 12th Jun 2026

From Surbiton to the Streets of London: Southborough Art Students Draw Inspiration from World-Class Galleries

Here at Southborough High School (SHS), we ensure that every student is given the opportunity to study the subjects they love. We are proud to support many highly creative boys who choose to study Art at both GCSE and A-Level. The proof of their success is evident everywhere, from our excellent exam results and vibrant exhibitions to professional commission work within the local community. Our big, light,

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A message to Year 6 from our current Year 7

Posted 5th Jun 2026

A message to Year 6 from our current Year 7

There may be a number of Year 6 students wondering what life will be like during their first year at Southborough High School. To find out, we caught up with current Year 7 students Pranish, Jacob, Finlay, Oliver, and Freddie as they hit their final summer term. They were incredibly keen to share their experiences with the Year 6 boys joining us this September. Seamless S

Striking A Chord: Musical Creativity Thrives at Southborough

Posted 22nd May 2026

Striking A Chord: Musical Creativity Thrives at Southborough

The music department at Southborough High School has established itself as a vibrant hub for artistic expression, fostering a deep-seated musical creativity amongst its students. With lunchtime clubs running every single day, the department provides an open-door policy where students can simply pick up an instrument and play. For those eager to dive deeper, additional instrumental tuition is offered throughout the

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Walking for Water: Southborough High School Eco Club’s Scenic Charity Trek

Posted 15th May 2026

Walking for Water: Southborough High School Eco Club’s Scenic Charity Trek

At Southborough High School, the Eco Club is far more than just an extracurricular activity; it is a vibrant, mixed-year group hub where environmental stewardship and community action collide. By empowering students to take charge of their future through hands-on projects, the club instils vital values of ecological responsibility, waste reduction, and biodiversity conservation. Beyond the green agenda, it serves

Bridging the Generations: Celebration of Partnership with Royal Star & Garter as part of National Intergenerational Week

Posted 8th May 2026

Bridging the Generations: Celebration of Partnership with Royal Star & Garter as part of National Intergenerational Week

In an era where the digital divide often separates the youth from the elderly, Southborough High School is proving that meaningful connection knows no age limit. For a good number of years, the school has championed a deep-rooted commitment to community service, urging students to look beyond the classroom and support the most vulnerable members of society. Central to this mission is a flourishing three-year partn

Magic, Metaphor, and Merit: Southborough’s ‘Wizard of Nodnol’ Takes Centre Stage

Posted 1st May 2026

Magic, Metaphor, and Merit: Southborough’s ‘Wizard of Nodnol’ Takes Centre Stage

Last week, the spotlight shone on our Year 7-10 GCSE Drama students as they delivered two outstanding performances of an original production: The Wizard of Nodnol. Although the title nods to a certain yellow brick road, this was no straight retelling. Instead, the boys presented a bold, contemporary reimagining that spoke directly to the realities facing young men today—friendship, identity, and the

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Future-Proofing Success: Southborough High School’s Robust Careers Programme

Posted 24th Apr 2026

Future-Proofing Success: Southborough High School’s Robust Careers Programme

At Southborough High School, we believe that preparing our students for life beyond the school gates is one of our most vital responsibilities. While the digital age allows for endless online research into future vocations, we remain firm believers that nothing beats face-to-face interaction. Hearing directly from industry professionals—learning about their personal journeys, the hurdles the

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History Brought to Life: Southborough Students Explore the Heart of Berlin

Posted 17th Apr 2026

History Brought to Life: Southborough Students Explore the Heart of Berlin

At the end of March, Year 10 and 11 GCSE History students, alongside Sixth Form A-level students from Southborough High School, swapped their classrooms for the historic streets of Berlin. This intensive four-day residential trip offered an unparalleled opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the complex narratives of the Second World War, the harrowing realities of the Holocaust, and th

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A Sun-Drenched Welcome: Friendship Day at Southborough

Posted 27th Mar 2026

A Sun-Drenched Welcome: Friendship Day at Southborough

The spring sunshine provided the perfect backdrop on Saturday for one of the highlights of our school calendar: Friendship Day! It was a genuine joy to welcome our incoming Year 6 students and their families to Southborough High School for a morning defined by community and creativity. The energy was electric as the boys rolled up their sleeves for a variety of taster sessions. From garden

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Heating Up the Boardroom: Year 10s Dragon's Den Success

Posted 20th Mar 2026

Heating Up the Boardroom: Year 10s Dragon's Den Success

Southborough has always championed the spirit of innovation, but this year, our Year 10 students took that ambition to a whole new level. For the first time ever, Year 10 participated in the Learning Partner’s Dragons’ Den competition, an intense entrepreneurial challenge - hosted by King’s College Guildford - that saw our boys go head-to-head with a formidable line-up of   secondary sc

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A Celebration of Stories: World Book Day at Southborough

Posted 13th Mar 2026

A Celebration of Stories: World Book Day at Southborough

World Book Day at Southborough High School was nothing short of awesome last week. While this annual event serves as a fantastic global celebration of the importance of reading, for us at Southborough, the mission to foster a lifelong love of literature is a year-round commitment. Cultivating reading confidence has been high on our agenda for many years, and literacy initiatives are woven into the ver

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Beneath the Shadow of Vesuvius: Southborough Geographers Explore the Bay of Naples

Posted 6th Mar 2026

Beneath the Shadow of Vesuvius: Southborough Geographers Explore the Bay of Naples

At the end of last term, extending into the Half Term break, 33 intrepid Year 11 geographers from Southborough High School traded their textbooks for hiking boots and headed to Italy’s stunning Bay of Naples. This immersive trip offered a rare opportunity for students to witness the raw power of plate tectonics and the intricate beauty of coastal geomorphology—topics they are currently tac

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Posted 27th Feb 2026

Eco-Innovation Takes Flight: Southborough Sixth Form Triumphs at Spitalfields Market

The spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and thriving at Southborough High School. Yesterday, our dynamic Sixth Form Young Enterprise team made a spectacular debut at the iconic Spitalfields Market, marking a high-octane start to the 2026 ‘Going to Market’ competition. Competing against 49 other ambitious school teams from across the region, our students stood out not just for their busines

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Strengthening Our School Community: The Power of the Southborough PTA

Posted 13th Feb 2026

Strengthening Our School Community: The Power of the Southborough PTA

At Southborough High School, education is a journey we take together. While the teachers and staff work tirelessly in the classrooms, there is a dedicated group working behind the scenes to enrich the experience for every boy: the Southborough Parent Teacher Association (PTA). An active partnership between parents and staff, the PTA exists to support the school, the students, and the wider

Posted 6th Feb 2026

WELLFEST 2026

Southborough’s Triumphant Celebration of Mental Health, Wellbeing and Community On Thursday, 29th January 2026, Southborough High School was buzzing with energy, conversation, and a shared commitment to mental health as we opened our doors for WELLFEST 2026. Now a flagship event in the local educational calendar, this year’s festival was argua

Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future:

Posted 30th Jan 2026

Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future:

 Southborough Commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day Last week, Southborough High School joined schools and communities across the country to observe Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD). It was a week dedicated to reflection, education, and a shared commitment to ensuring that the harrowing lessons of history are never forgotten. By engaging with both local history and global narratives,

A Night at the Theatre and Lifelong Benefits

Posted 23rd Jan 2026

A Night at the Theatre and Lifelong Benefits

Last Friday, our Sixth Form A-Level English Literature students and their teachers enjoyed an unforgettable evening at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, watching Shakespeare’s “Othello.” The performance was nothing short of spectacular, leaving students buzzing with excitement well into the following week. Experiences like these are just one of the many reasons to consider joining our Sixth Form and s

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We value our former students – and want to keep in touch after they leave!

Posted 16th Jan 2026

We value our former students – and want to keep in touch after they leave!

We feel super-proud of all our students and take an active interest in how they fair after they leave our school. Many go to university to study anything from aerospace engineering, medicine, IT and criminology. Others go down the degree apprenticeship route, especially in professional services such as accountancy and technology – and yet more learn on the job in key areas such as hospitality, sport & le

A celebration of the strong community spirit found within Southborough High School at Christmas

Posted 9th Jan 2026

A celebration of the strong community spirit found within Southborough High School at Christmas

One of our key strengths here at Southborough is that we share a strong sense of community spirit; students, parents, carers, staff – together with people living in and around the area - support one another and work together to make the difference for all our students. It’s something we value most highly. And in the lead up to Christmas, this sense of community spirit really does come into its own.

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