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I love being the headteacher of this school. Not only does the progress we have made over recent years fill me with enormous pride, but I also know that this is a school where staff and students work exceptionally well together. We are a school that is going places! Niall Smith MA (Cantab), NPQEL - Headteacher

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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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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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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.

Southborough's first Year 7 interform rugby competition

Posted 19th Dec 2025

Southborough's first Year 7 interform rugby competition

 Southborough held its first ever interform rugby tournament this week, as a physical break from their exams during these final days of term. And so iIt was a thrilling morning of rugby at Southborough’s playing fields as five Year 7 forms battled it out in a highly competitive interform tournament. The event showcased not only impressive sporting talent but also the strong embodiment of the school'

Southborough sixth formers and staff complete sponsored walk for The Children’s Trust

Posted 12th Dec 2025

Southborough sixth formers and staff complete sponsored walk for The Children’s Trust

When Southborough sixth former Rio Crocker sustained a serious head injury in a freak accident in the Spring of 2023, his family and friends knew that he had a long and arduous journey ahead of him. After receiving first class preliminary care from the NHS, it was The Children’s Trust, Tadworth that then provided the wonderful care and specialist treatment that Rio needed to help him on his road to re

Southborough High School hosts special ‘thank you’ Christmas afternoon tea party for grandparents and other senior citizens living in the community

Posted 5th Dec 2025

Southborough High School hosts special ‘thank you’ Christmas afternoon tea party for grandparents and other senior citizens living in the community

As a community, we at Southborough understand and appreciate the crucial role that grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren. Today’s parents more often than not balance two careers whilst running a busy home and raising their children. Any help and support they can get from their respective parents is an absolute blessing and we often find that grandparents are as invested in the education and w

Prizegiving Evening 2025

Posted 28th Nov 2025

Prizegiving Evening 2025

It matters little whether we are young or old: every one of us thrives when our efforts are recognised. Genuine praise strengthens relationships, inspires individuals to aim higher and fosters a culture where people are motivated to meet – and exceed – expectations. It builds confidence, enhances performance and creates a positive, purposeful working environment. At Southborough, we place great

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Year 11 student Alfie wins prestigious Young Close-Up Magician of the Year 2025 Award

Posted 21st Nov 2025

Year 11 student Alfie wins prestigious Young Close-Up Magician of the Year 2025 Award

Since 1905 when 23 amateur and professional magicians got together at Pinoli’s Restaurant in London’s Soho district and decided to form a society, The Magic Circle has been at the forefront of the magic community in the UK and worldwide. Promoting magic as an art form and protecting its secrets, The Magic Circle’s Latin motto is Indocilis Privata Loqui, which roughly translates to &lsquo

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Students enjoy a ‘deep dive’ into the cultural richness of student life in Madrid, Spain

Posted 14th Nov 2025

Students enjoy a ‘deep dive’ into the cultural richness of student life in Madrid, Spain

Southborough High School – in conjunction with Tolworth Girls School – has been running a highly successful annual residential exchange programme with Colegios el Valle for well over a decade now -and each year, the trip just gets more and more enjoyable! Open to Year 9 -13 students in the school, the six day trip provides a wonderful ‘up close and personal’ dive into the rich cultu

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Art @ Southborough: Offering inspiration, ideas and opportunities in the creative world

Posted 7th Nov 2025

Art @ Southborough: Offering inspiration, ideas and opportunities in the creative world

You’d be forgiven for thinking that there wouldn’t be quite so much focus on the creative arts at an all boys’ school, right? All that testosterone, peer pressure and love of all things scientific and sporty must surely impact a young man’s subject interest, steering them in the direction of all things STEM…? Well think again! At Southborough, we pride ourselves in offering a

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