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I love being the headteacher of this school. Not only does the progress we have made over recent years fill me with enormous pride, but I also know that this is a school where staff and students work exceptionally well together. We are a school that is going places! Niall Smith MA (Cantab), NPQEL - Headteacher

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Southborough Celebrates Its Best Set of GCSE Results EVER!

Featured - 6th Sep 2024

Southborough Celebrates Its Best Set of GCSE Results EVER!

GCSE Results Day 2024 proved to be a particularly upbeat day for not only our students but for the school itself, with Southborough celebrating its best set of GCSE results - and highest Progress 8 score – EVER! For a number of years, Southborough has nurtured and developed a growing number of systems and processes that successfully target, inspire, motivate and above all support our boys in their jo

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Drama at Southborough!

Posted 17th Oct 2025

Drama at Southborough!

Year 9-11 students thoroughly enjoy ‘Hamilton’ at the Victoria Palace Theatre! We all know that seeing a live show at the theatre can improve empathy, emotional intelligence and imagination, while also providing benefits like improved concentration, a break from screens and opportunities for social connection. But most of all, the shared live

national Poetry Day 2025

Posted 10th Oct 2025

national Poetry Day 2025

A celebration of words and language At Southborough High School, we place great importance on celebrating all things literary. Last Thursday was National Poetry Day, an annual mass celebration to encourage our students to enjoy, discover and share poetry. This year, we were thrilled to welcome to our school Alfiah Brown, a local poet, performer and commun

Open Evening 2025

Posted 3rd Oct 2025

Open Evening 2025

Warmth, learning, creativity Last week, Southborough High School pulled out all the stops to provide visitors with a warm welcome to our whole school Open Evening and an interesting and fun evening of subject activities to see and take part in. With record numbers through the door, visitors were able to pre-book a specific time to listen to the He

Southborough students collaborate on exciting new project with Natural History Museum

Posted 26th Sep 2025

Southborough students collaborate on exciting new project with Natural History Museum

With Southborough situated in close proximity to London and therefore having easy access to many of its fabulous attractions, the Natural History Museum is ‘up there’ as one of the school’s favourite places to visit. Exhibits cover the Earth’s history, including meteorites and volcanic activity, as well as the evolution of life from its ori

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Drama students thoroughly enjoy technical workshop at the Criterion Theatre

Posted 19th Sep 2025

Drama students thoroughly enjoy technical workshop at the Criterion Theatre

 Each year thousands of young people from primary, secondary and SEND schools across the country unite in the world’s largest youth Shakespeare festival. The programme was originally developed in 2000 from the BBC’s much-loved classroom resource, Shakespeare: The Animated Tales. The comprehensive Festival process culminates in exhilarating performance evenings, with young people aged 8-18 playing

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A Sixth Form that’s bigger and better than ever

Posted 12th Sep 2025

A Sixth Form that’s bigger and better than ever

Year 12 intake numbers soar this year! Over the last few years, Southborough Sixth Form has gone from strength to strength, with year-on-year improvements in exam results and enrolment numbers. We’ve felt proud to see our students go on to study at many good universities, including UCL, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, Bat

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New Year 7 students enjoy team-building trip to Walton Firs Activity Centre – and put our core values into action!

Posted 5th Sep 2025

New Year 7 students enjoy team-building trip to Walton Firs Activity Centre – and put our core values into action!

*RELATIONSHIPS* RESPONSIBILITY* RESPECT*RESILIENCE* We are always very excited to welcome our new Year 7 students to Southborough at the start of the new academic year. After a rigorously supportive transition process during the previous summer term and during the holidays – including the option to join our summer school - we already have a pret

CCF Summer Camp

Posted 31st Jul 2025

CCF Summer Camp

CCF Summer Camp   Summer camp at CCF is all about building closer friendships through fun and challenging activities led by the cadets. These activities spanned across five days. Sunday  After what felt like a very long journey, we finally arrived at West Camp on the Salisbury Plain, filled with excitement and anticipation for the week a

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Trip to the French Opal Coast for cultural experiences and cuisine!

Posted 18th Jul 2025

Trip to the French Opal Coast for cultural experiences and cuisine!

Earlier this month, more than forty Year 7, 8, and 9 students participated in an educational excursion to the Opal Coast in Northern France to experience the region's cultural offerings. The comprehensive itinerary included various visits and excursions, as well as opportunities to sample authentic French cuisine, ensuring a rewarding and memorable experience for all attendees. The tri

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Year 10 geographers test hypotheses with fieldwork

Posted 11th Jul 2025

Year 10 geographers test hypotheses with fieldwork

This half term, our Year 10 geographers embarked on an exciting journey to explore river landscapes in the UK. As part of their curriculum, students delved into the fascinating world of the Bradshaw Model, which illustrates the changes that occur downstream in a river. To bring their classroom learning to life, they had the unique opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to a real l

Southborough hosts Junior Reading Conference

Posted 4th Jul 2025

Southborough hosts Junior Reading Conference

Southborough welcomes every Year 5 student from ‘South of the Borough’ to a special Reading Conference featuring author Natasha Farrant It was an absolute privilege to welcome every Year 5 student from ‘South of the Borough’ – including Ellingham Primary, St Mary’s Primary, Lovelace Primary, Castlehill Primary and St Paul’s

Southborough Charity Support Update

Posted 27th Jun 2025

Southborough Charity Support Update

Charity work and community outreach plays a big part in Southborough’s Culture It goes without saying that charity and community outreach in schools are crucial for fostering a sense of social responsibility, empathy, and well-rounded development in students. These initiatives extend learning beyond the classroom, offering opportunities for students to engage with and contribu

Southborough Students Investigate the Cambridge University Offer

Posted 23rd Jun 2025

Southborough Students Investigate the Cambridge University Offer

A Visit to Homerton College This June, a group of enthusiastic Southborough High School students had the exciting opportunity to visit Homerton College, University of Cambridge, as part of their outreach programme designed to inspire the next generation of scholars. Located in the heart of Cambridge, Homerton is the university’s largest and one of its most inclusive co

Super-curricular trip: 'Fixing Our Broken Planet'

Posted 20th Jun 2025

Super-curricular trip: 'Fixing Our Broken Planet'

Eco-Club and Science Students Shine at the Natural History Museum During the week, our enthusiastic Eco-Club and Science students embarked on an exciting super-curricular trip to the Natural History Museum. This visit was part of a Student Consultation aimed at developing resources for the museum's upcoming 'Fixing Our Broken Planet' exhibit. The

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Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Posted 13th Jun 2025

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Adventures in the Countryside Southborough High School has been associated with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for over 17 years, promoting resilience, commitment, and teamwork. The DofE Award is highly recognised by top universities. Our school offers both Bronze and Silver Awards, with 65 students taking Bronze and 23 taking Silver. More of our  students than ever are pa

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Fieldwork Adventures for Year 12 Geographers

Posted 6th Jun 2025

Fieldwork Adventures for Year 12 Geographers

Exploring Geography Beyond the Classroom This past half term has been an exciting and enriching period for our Year 12 geographers. As part of their curriculum, they embarked on a series of fieldwork trips designed to develop their analytical skills and prepare them for their upcoming non-examined assessment (NEA). These trips offered hands-on experience and insight into a diverse r

VE Day 80 Normandy trip

Posted 23rd May 2025

VE Day 80 Normandy trip

The 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe, was commemorated earlier this month on Thursday May 8, 2025. Celebrations across the UK included a military procession down The Mall, appearances by the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace, and a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey. Up and down the country, people got together with neighbours and frie

Young Leaders; Fundraiser for GOSH

Posted 16th May 2025

Young Leaders; Fundraiser for GOSH

Here at Southborough High School, we are committed to helping every student achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. We recognise that each learner is unique, with individual strengths and needs, and we tailor their journey accordingly. Whether through a traditional academic route or a more blended approach including vocational study, our aim is to nurture ambition, b

Swimming for confidence and safety

Posted 9th May 2025

Swimming for confidence and safety

Southborough’s new learners from Years 10 and 12 Today, a group of our Year 10 and 12 students embarked on a truly transformative journey at St John’s Sports Centre – learning to swim. This initiative, organized by James Colbert and Niall, aims to equip our students with essential life skills and promote water safety. By mastering swimming, students gain confidence

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