Epsom College
Epsom, Surrey · KT17 4JQ
Epsom College is a prestigious independent co-educational boarding and day school in Surrey that combines rigorous academic standards with extensive breadth across sport, music, drama and the arts. Founded on medical philanthropy and boarding tradition, it serves 1,103 pupils with a distinctive model offering the academic intensity of a London day school alongside the extracurricular richness of a leading boarding school. The school emphasizes all-round education and has earned recognition as South East England's top co-ed school for sport, with particular strength in creative disciplines and pastoral care across its 72-acre estate.
- →Consistent academic excellence with strong GCSE and A-level results and broad university progression
- →Exceptional sporting provision with elite teams and inclusive D/E/F team culture, plus major facilities on 72 acres
- →Genuine breadth in arts, music and drama—genuine creative opportunity beyond token provision
- →Flexible boarding model (full, weekly, flexi) suited to modern families, with strong pastoral infrastructure
- →Proximity to London (40 mins) combined with country school breadth and space
Who thrives here
Pupils who are academically solid and seek genuine all-round development, including strong athletes, musicians and creative minds. Particularly suits those wanting selective-school rigour with country-school space, and families (including international) valuing flexible boarding arrangements.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
College Road
Epsom, Surrey
KT17 4JQ
Nearest stations
Notable alumni
Lord Rutherford of Nelson
Nobel Prize physicist, father of nuclear physics
Sir William Wotherspoon
Field Marshal and military strategist
Richard Holmes
Acclaimed military historian and biographer
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Epsom College?
Day fees at Epsom College are approximately £38,763 per year (2026/27). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Epsom College?
Epsom College admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Epsom College's exam results?
At Epsom College, 38.2% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 82.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Epsom College a boarding school?
Epsom College offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Epsom College's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Epsom College “Excellent” (2019).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Excellent pastoral care and house-based support; strong boarding community and flexible options
✓Genuine all-round education with serious investment in sport, music, drama and arts—not just academic
✓Well-maintained 72-acre campus with excellent facilities and safe, spacious environment
✓Strong staff commitment to individual pupil development; accessible senior leadership
✓Good discipline and structure balanced with pupil voice and wellbeing focus
Common concerns
!Fees are at premium end; bursary availability and transparency could be clearer
!SEND provision appears limited compared to mainstream specialist provision
!Boarding model suits some families but can be isolating for reluctant boarders
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected (independent sector); regulatory clarity limited