Our students enjoy discovering new interests and making friends for life, nurtured and encouraged within a kind and down-to-earth community. They leave us with the character, confidence and the resourcefulness to make their mark in the world, equipped with the knowledge and real-world skills to give them the edge.
Putney pupils are spirited, vibrant and learn to think for themselves, but they also know how to have fun, and most importantly, to really enjoy their time at school.
Women of the future
Putney High School is just the beginning, it is our alumnae that tell the full story.
From the moment you become a pupil at Putney, you join an extensive and inspiring group of women who have embarked on their adult lives with spirit and the will to succeed, on a myriad of different paths.
There are so many we could mention, but here are just a few of their stories…
Rachel Prince (née Jones)“If there is one thing that Putney High has taught me is don’t just work hard, work smart. Sometimes you need to take a step back to see the bigger opportunity, create your vision and set manageable goals to achieve it.
We value our alumnae community hugely and hope that, whatever you are doing now, you will enjoy being part of our alumnae network, staying in touch friends, telling us your news, and above all, remaining a part of the ongoing life of our school.
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Enabling you to connect with Putney alumnae and the wider GDST community, GDST Life gives you access to the network’s activities online.Join the Putney Alumnae Group
Each month we post an article that celebrates the accomplishments of an alumna after leaving Putney. Sharing their advice and experiences with both pupils and staff, past and present.
Driving Legacy for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Laura Carruthers (class of 2014)
Aya Mousawi (class of 2006) – The Moving Museum
Camille (class of 2012) and Ilana (class of 2010) Goodman – u2 tuition
Jess Hitchen (class of 2009) – Morgan Jupe
Georgina Janion (class of 1998) and Sophie Mitchell (class of 2000) – Novello
Ali Pumfrey (class of 2010) – Ali Pumfrey Chef
Christina Brierwood (class of 2009) – Cakes by Christina Brierwood
Emily Hazrati (class of 2016) – Oxbridge Music Student
Sophia Margetts (class of 2015) – Law Student
Lieze Thielemans (class of 2014) – Medical Student
Melanie Jensen (class of 2010) – Medical Student
Phoebe Codrington (class of 2017) – Fundraising at University
Alexandra Butterworth (class of 2018) – Taking a Working Gap Year
Georgie Boardman (class of 2016) – Law Student
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Suzie Longstaff, Current Headmistress“The benefits of a girls-only education are particularly apparent when entering the workplace. Putney alumnae are fearless and feisty, don't even consider that anything should hold them back, or that any career would be beyond them.
Alumna“I support the bursary fund because I was an assisted pupil myself and I have always been grateful for the education that I received, the inspiring teachers and lifelong friends.
This timeline shows the history of the school, as well some highlights from our photo archive and the names of some of our notable alumnae.
Please note that the date in brackets next to an alumna’s name denotes their ‘class of’ (the year they and their classmates would have complete their A Levels/Year 13/Upper Sixth). For example, Ursula Owen (1955) is in the class of 1955.
If you would like to submit any photos to the school’s archive, please let us know by emailing alumnae@put.gdst.net you may even find it features on our timeline!