Epsom College
School summary
Founded in 1851, Epsom College is a large co-educational independent school combining day and boarding places for pupils aged 11 to 18. With around 1,155 on roll and a substantial sixth form of 422, it offers breadth at every stage. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. A notable commitment to access sits alongside the fees: roughly £2m is spent on bursaries each year, helping around 76 families.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
86%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
62%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
91%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 26 November 2024
Teaching & academics
At A-level, 62% of entries reach A*-A and 91% reach A*-B, a strong showing that points to confident, well-supported senior teaching. At GCSE, 86% of grades fall in the 9-7 range. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, with popular sixth-form choices including Maths, Economics, Further Maths, Computer Science, Art and Photography, and modern languages from Spanish and French to German and Chinese. Around 22% of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to identifying and meeting a range of learning needs.
Languages
Head · Mark Lascelles
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 422
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport carries real weight here, with rugby, hockey, cricket and squash among the main offerings. Scholarships in Sport, Music and Performing Arts, alongside academic awards, point to genuine strength beyond the classroom. The phone policy is thoughtfully staged, restricting use for younger years and giving the Sixth Form more freedom to build responsible habits.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1851
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 21.96%
- EHC plans
- 0.09%
Mobile phone policy
Years 7-11: no phones during the day, they must be handed in at registration and collected again at the end of the day. Boarders have limited access in the evening, once prep is completed. No phones overnight. Sixth Form: Phones allowed, but not in lessons or around campus. The idea is to encourage responsible use.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £29,181 - £37,416
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £50,124 - £56,592
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Annual bursary spend of £2m, with around 76 families benefiting each year
Schools nearby
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Tadworth, South East
Homefield Preparatory School
Surrey, Greater London
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.