Sir William Perkins's School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Sir William Perkins's School
Gender
Founded
1725
Age Range
11–18 years
Day Fees (per year) Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
£26,265
About Sir William Perkins's School
Sir William Perkins's School is an independent day school for girls aged 11 to 18, located in Chertsey. Founded in 1725, the school has a long and interesting history, having originally been established to educate the poor boys of Chertsey before later becoming a girls' grammar school. The school holds charitable status and its ethos reflects its Christian foundation, though pupils of all faiths are warmly welcomed.
The school aims to help pupils develop as individuals with integrity, encouraging independent thinking and a sense of responsibility towards others. It seeks to inspire high academic standards, build resilience, and cultivate good work habits that will support pupils throughout their lives and careers.
Pupils come from a range of professional backgrounds, with most living within a 10-mile radius of the school. The school supports a wide range of learning needs, including pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, those for whom English is an additional language, and those with particular talents in areas such as sport, music, and drama. The curriculum is thoughtfully adapted to meet the needs of all its pupils.
Frequently asked questions about Sir William Perkins's School
Where is Sir William Perkins's School located?
Sir William Perkins's School is located in Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom.
Fees Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
Day Fees (per year)
£26,265
Leadership
Head
Debbie Picton
Chair of Governors
Mr Geoff Want
Ages & Pupils
11–18
Age range (years)
528
Total pupils
477
Senior pupils
113
Sixth form
Contact
Qualifications Offered
Admissions
Main Entry Points
Open Days
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Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarship Types
Exam Results
84%
GCSE Grades 9-7
63%
A-Level A*-A
85%
A-Level A*-B
Curriculum
Modern Foreign Languages
Popular A-Level Subjects
Popular GCSE Subjects
Sport
ISI Inspection
Excellent
Academic achievement
Last inspected 12 March 2024
Routine Inspection
Personal Development
ExcellentCompliance
MetSchool Profile
Student Demographics
0.19%
EHCP
19.51%
SEN Support
Links
Financial Health
Grade A · 78 / 100
Composite financial health score
Updated 8 May 2026
24.7 months of free reserves, 3-year average operating surplus of 12.0%, debt-to-income of 0.16.
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Sources: Companies House filed accounts (charity SORP).
Methodology: composite score weights free reserves (37.5%), 3-year operating surplus trend (31.25%), debt-to-income (18.75%), and cash liquidity (12.5%). Scores are percentile-relative within the top 100 UK independent schools cohort. Letter grade is the cohort quintile of the composite score (top 20% = A).