Epsom College

Epsom College is consistently among the UK’s leading schools, based on its performance in public exams. In its last set of league tables, the Department for Education places us in the top 1% nationally. In 2022, we were voted Independent School of the Year (both as the Overall Winner, and as School of the Year for Student Wellbeing).

However, an Epsom education has always been about far more than results alone. We pride ourselves on offering all our pupils every possible opportunity to develop passions and interests that extend far beyond the classroom and last long after they have left school.

Time, Space & Tradition - Following a traditional boarding school model, the school day extends until 6pm and Years 9 and above have lessons and fixtures on Saturday. This provides our girls and boys with the gift of time. The longer days allow all activities, lessons, sports, service in the community and academic extension to take place within the timetable, on our grounds.

We support all our pupils to become the best version of themselves – we extend and enrich, we support and intervene, we encourage independent thinking, and we welcome debate and dialogue.

The lifeblood of Epsom is conversation. Not just between pupils and their teachers but among themselves. Over lunch, on the way to the sports pitch, before lights-out, conversation permeates every aspect of Epsom life.

We view our pupils as young people. Ready to emerge from Epsom able to talk to just about anyone, in just about any situation, about just about anything. We believe in a great education which prepares our pupils for life beyond the school gates, this isn’t just a luxury – it’s essential. The structure and routine of our days and weeks are guided by the philosophy that children learn as much from each other as from adults, and as much outside the classroom as inside.

Every pupil, teacher and member of the College community is expected to embody these values. They shape the way we relate to others and the way we conduct ourselves. They help to create a successful, harmonious community.They also act as an important reminder of our College’s heritage.

In 1855, Dr John Propert’s vision was to build a College to house, feed, clothe and educate the widows and orphans of medical men – a treacherous profession at the time. His guiding principles were ‘benevolence and excellence’ and they have remained at the heart of the College ever since.

Almost 170 years later, our pupils have taken inspiration from Dr Propert’s founding vision to develop the College’s core values. They show us how to lead successful 21^st Century lives while honouring and respecting our College’s philanthropic past.

We look out for and support each other, and we are gentle on ourselves. In everything we do, we are considerate, inclusive and treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves.

Ambition - We strive to achieve our best in all that we do. We are open-minded and prepared to challenge ourselves, embracing as many opportunities as possible. We are also ambitious for others – encouraging friends, peers and colleagues to do their best and celebrating when they find success.

Integrity - We are honest in our dealings with everyone. We always try to do the right thing – even when that might be the more difficult path, and even when no one is looking. We have positive personal morals and principles, which we follow at all times.