Putney High School GDST

Putney High School GDST, a girls’ school set on a leafy campus on Putney Hill, south-west London, is renowned for its academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. From the Junior School through to the Senior School, girls aged from four to 18 have an educational experience that is both unique and comprehensive. The Senior School and Sixth Form Centre adjoin the Junior School, allowing the sharing of not only ethos and culture but also many facilities.

The school is unashamedly ambitious for its pupils, building in them intellectual agility, fearless curiosity and boundless creativity, ultimately providing them with real-world-ready skills and competencies and open to challenge and change in what is an unknown future.

This brand of modern scholarship works as the school’s academic performance is impressive, particularly in STEM subjects. The innovative and engaging teaching environment, coupled with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, has built a track record of students progressing to top universities in the UK and abroad.

This year’s GCSE results were outstanding, with excellence across the board and at least half receiving the top grade 9 in Maths and Computer Science. Almost half of entries achieved the top 9 grade, while some 92% were awarded grades 9 – 7.  For the second year running 15% of the year group achieved a straight run of at least 9 grade 9s.

A-level results were also outstanding, with 8% of grades at A*, three-quarters of grades at A* or A, 19 students achieving three or more A*, almost 90% securing their first choice of university, plus the school’s strongest-ever science results. Students achieved 57% of grades at A* in Biology, 45% of grades at A*A, 95% at A*A in Chemistry, 36% of grades at A* and 73% at A*A in Physics. Oxbridge results were among Putney’s best ever with 13 students taking up places.

The school is unashamedly ambitious for its pupils, building in them intellectual agility, fearless curiosity and boundless creativity

Pastoral care is a top priority. The commitment to student wellbeing is evident in the various initiatives and support systems in place. Students are encouraged to speak up and seek help when needed, fostering a supportive and caring environment. The school also has provisions for Special Educational Needs, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive.

Extra-curricular activities are a significant part of school life. There are 150 clubs, from forensic psychology and medical society to gardening, and 100 trips per year. This diverse and inclusive community, along with its commitment to sustainability and innovation, makes the school a popular choice among students and parents alike.

The application process is highly competitive, with bespoke online exams followed by Athena assessments for successful candidates. There is a high retention rate post-GCSE, with students learning in the dedicated Sixth Form Centre.

Putney High School is proud to be one of the 25 Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) schools that together are leading the way in girls’ education. GDST students outperform their peers in public exams and leave having benefited from an exceptional and truly broad education.

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