Ours is a culture of inspiration, innovation, energy and creativity in teaching, and this character shapes the learning of our pupils.
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…
Anoushka Mehta“I remember my time at Putney with great fondness. I was encouraged to face life with confidence and courage but most importantly to push myself out of my comfort zone and to thrive even in the face of a challenge.
Jenny Beavan OBE“Putney offered such good teaching and such a grounding for life. In the job I do now I am learning all the time - about the subject matter of the film, the locations we are filming in, the people I am working with...it never stops and is the joy of the work. Putney High School set me up well for my world.
As a Putney alumna, you remain a valuable part of our community and a role model to the many who will follow in your footsteps. Perhaps you could offer work experience, or even spare the time to speak to current students.
Whatever your level of involvement, we hope you will enjoy being part of our alumnae network, staying in touch friends, telling us your news, but above all, remaining a part of the ongoing life of our school.
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Physiotherapist – Lucy Sacarello
TV and Film Producer – Mandy Temple
Environmentalist – Lauren Cook
Vice President at HSBC Global Banking and Markets – Anoushka Mehta
Fundraiser – Phoebe Codrington
Training and Education within the British Army – Captain Sophie Dawes
Medical Student – Lieze Thielemans
Entrepreneurs – Camille and Ilana Goodman
Music Therapist – Clara Browning
Platform Partnerships Manager at Channel 4 – Goli Khonsari
Occupational Psychologist – Kate Godfree
Digital Innovation Risk Manager at Lloyds Banking Group – Kirti Mehta
Assistant Psychologist – Sarah Illsley
Technical and Innovation at Popchips – Annabelle Barker
Principle Medical Officer at HMS EXCELLENT – Charlotte Griffiths
Tennis Operator at Hawk-Eye – Chrissie Hoolahan
Entrepreneur and Luxury Chalet Business Owner – Jess Hitchen
Top Ranking Medical Student – Melanie Jensen
Entrepreneurs – Georgina Janion and Sophie Mitchell
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.
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!