Stephen Perse Senior School

Independent secondary

National rank

123

150

Rank last year

81.9%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

73.1%

GCSE

GCSE

9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher Richard Girvan
Gender of entry Mixed, taught separately 11-16
Total pupils 1,624 (11-18)
UK boarding fees per term* £18,900 (16-18)
UK day fees per term* £8,695 (11-18)
*Fees correct as of November 21, 2025
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2025 rank: 139

Grade

%

A*

19.6

A

34

B

28.4

A*/A

53.5

A*-B

81.9

GCSE 2025 rank: 113=

Grade

%

9/8

54.2

7

18.9

9/8/7

73.1

What the school inspection says

“The school aims to prepare young people to be independent thinkers in a global society ... Pupils have excellent attitudes to their studies and engage wholeheartedly in all areas of learning, demonstrating high levels of intellectual curiosity ... Pupils of all ages show exemplary attitudes towards their academic endeavours and … high levels of perseverance, resilience and confidence in their approach to their studies … Pupils at all levels enthusiastically participate in the extensive co-curricular programme ... Pupils have very well-developed self-awareness, self-confidence and resilience through exceptionally positive and well-developed relationships with staff and each other … Pupils celebrate the inclusivity and diversity of their school as a result of the high level of mutual respect within the community.” There was a short visit in 2023.
Inspection
2021

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