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Sir William Perkins's School

SeniorGirlsAges 11–18Day568 pupils
Day fees
£27,186
How competitive entry is
School Own Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
568
Founded
1726
Next deadline
Registration closes: 15 Oct 2026
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
80.3/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes83
Destinations & outcomes77
Future-readiness69
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add75
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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About the head

Debbie Picton is a graduate of the University of Oxford, where she read Classics (MA Oxon). She began her career at Highgate School, rising to Deputy Head of Sixth Form and Head of Higher Education. She then moved to North London Collegiate School as Assistant Head and Director of Sixth Form, and subsequently to Bancroft's School as Senior Deputy Head. She was appointed Head of Sir William Perkins's School in September 2023. MA (Oxon)

Latest exam results

86%
A-level A*–A
85%
GCSE 9–7
8%
Oxbridge offer rate
75%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

20252024
Oxbridge2
Russell Group9
US Ivy00
Top universities (2025)
University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
Imperial College London
UCL
University of Bristol
Durham University
University of Edinburgh
University of Warwick

Recent coverage

In 2026, Sir William Perkins's School celebrated several notable achievements including SWPS athletes being crowned KS4 District Champions and Lara's outstanding performance at the GB Deaf Swimming Championships. The school also marked success in Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science applications, and hosted a visit from Dr. Ben Spencer MP highlighting innovation and impact. Additionally, the 2026 Head Prefects team was introduced, and students actively participated in British Science Week with events such as quizzing teachers and engaging in hands-on science activities.

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Registration deadline confirmed

Sir William Perkins's School closes registrations on 15 Oct 2026. Add the deadline to your plan and start booking visits before applications.

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Open events

Open Morning3 weeks away
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
10:00 am
Open Morning3 weeks away
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
10:00 am
Open Morning: Friday 26 June 2026
Sixth Form Evening
Wed, 23 Sept 2026
6:30 pm
Sixth Form Open Evening: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Sixth Form Evening
Wed, 23 Sept 2026
6:30 pm
Sixth Form Open Evening
Open Morning
Fri, 25 Sept 2026
10:00 am
Open Morning
Fri, 25 Sept 2026
10:00 am
Open Morning: Friday 25 September 2026
Open Morning
Thu, 8 Oct 2026
10:00 am
Open Morning: Thursday 8 October 2026
Open Morning
Thu, 8 Oct 2026
10:00 am

Talks & tasters

Fri, 26 Jun 2026Open MorningOpen Morning
Fri, 26 Jun 2026Open Morning: Friday 26 June 2026Open Morning
Wed, 23 Sept 2026Sixth Form Open Evening: Wednesday 23 September 2026Sixth Form Evening
Wed, 23 Sept 2026Sixth Form Open EveningSixth Form Evening
Fri, 25 Sept 2026Open MorningOpen Morning
Fri, 25 Sept 2026Open Morning: Friday 25 September 2026Open Morning

Fees

£27,186per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £27,186VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £214,719
vs London avg (£24,000)13% above
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Inspection

Isi 1 Jan 2022

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Term dates 2025-26

autumn8 Sept 202512 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring6 Jan 202625 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer15 Apr 202610 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026
autumn7 Sept 202611 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
spring5 Jan 202725 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
summer14 Apr 20279 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

Questions parents ask

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phone on 01932 574 900 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

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