Epsom College
Located on an 85 acre near the Epsom Downs, 45 minutes from central London, Epsom College educates girls and boys aged 11-18 (year 7-13). Becoming a regular top choice for parents in South West London.
Ideal student
A bright, busy all-rounder who will make the most of a very full school life. Epsom suits pupils with plenty of energy, a decent work ethic and enough confidence to throw themselves into all aspects of school life.
Main sports
Rugby, hockey, cricket and squash are particularly strong, with serious depth beneath the headline teams.
Stand-out facilities
State of the art Mermaid building - providing a centre for arts, culture and learning.
Saturday school
Yes - and notably, the new head is firmly in favour of keeping it
Did you know?
Epsom was founded in 1851 to support bereaved medical families and began life as The Royal Medical Benevolent College, with Prince Albert opening it and Queen Victoria as patron.
Our takeaway
A high-performing, increasingly sought-after school that combines strong academics with a genuinely broad life beyond the classroom. It is particularly attractive to families wanting serious outcomes without the more febrile edge of some Surrey competitors.
School Information
| Year | A-level (% A*) |
A-level (% A*/A) |
A-level (% A*/B) |
GSCE (% 9/8/7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.7 | 60.3 | 90.6 | 87.1 |
| 2024 | 22.7 | 62.7 | 88 | 82.8 |
| 2023 | 23.2 | 58.9 | 86.2 | 83.7 |
| Destination | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Oxbridge | 2% |
| Sutton 13 The 13 best UK universities based on average rankings from surveys: Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Durham, Edinburgh, Imperial, LSE, Nottingham, Oxford, St Andrews, UCL, Warwick, York. | 47% |
| Other UK Universities | 53% |