Putney High School

Putney High School is one of the UK's leading schools, with a reputation for providing the challenge of a rich and broad education for bright girls aged 4 – 18.
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Discover Putney

The best schools are fun, supportive and inspirational environments for young enquiring minds. Putney High School is all of that and more. We believe that thinking should be “out of the box”, not “tick the box” and our infectious passion for learning means we achieve more than outstanding results: we build confident, creative thinkers and deliver an education that is truly relevant to their future.

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Junior School (4-11)

We believe that childhood is a time to explore. Our pupils take a passionate interest in the world around them within a nurturing, happy and stimulating environment.

Senior School (11-16)

Putney High School has been expert in educating girls for over 125 years, which means we can draw on a wealth of experience in how girls learn best.

Sixth Form (16-18)

Our Sixth Form has been designed to create an environment closer to university level study, encouraging girls to push their learning and look to the future.

Life at Putney

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.

About Putney Learning

 

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.

Suzie Longstaff

Suzie Longstaff
Headmistress

Newsroom

Check this page regularly for updates on what's going on at Putney High School

The newsroom Athena Online Magazine – Spring 2021

Reading matters

Read the latest news and views in posts to the Putney Blog

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Events

There’s always a lot going on at Putney. From inspirational talks and musical performances, to careers fairs, dramatic productions and prizegiving.

Here are those important dates for your diary.

All Events Open Days

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School Calendar Term Dates

Featured Events

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Alumnae

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…

Named in the 2020 HERoes Lists: Women Future Leaders

Anoushka Mehta (class of 2010) has taken the banking world by storm. After completing the HSBC graduate programme in London, Anoushka moved to the New York office to take on a position in the Public Sector Banking team within the Investment Bank.

Now, Anoushka has been named 36th in the 100 Future Women Leaders which celebrates inspirational women who are not yet senior leaders in an organisation but are making a significant contribution to gender diversity at work.

Read more here

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Alumna Lucy Lettice (class of 2011) and her mum, Claire, are changing the conversation around period care – working hard to promote women’s health, raise awareness and smash stigma through their company &SISTERS. Find out how…

 

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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.

Rachel Prince (née Jones)
Owner of re|Born

Stay Connected

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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Inspiring the Next Generation

Careers advice, news and more from our alumnae.

Sophie Simnett (class of 2016) - Actor

“Putney meant so much to me and I hope it means the same for other people.”

Listen to Sophie's memories of Putney

Aicha McKenzie (class of 1995) - Director of AMCK and Choreographer

“I was allowed to be the individual I was.”

Watch Aicha's interview as part of Putney's 125th Anniversary Portrait Series

Dr Sophy Antrobus (née Gardner, class of 1988) – Former RAF Wing Commander

“I remember the teachers … they left me with no doubt that we can all go out into the world and be successful … it was that sense of confidence that they gave.”

Listen to Sophy's memories of school

Jenny Beavan OBE (class of 1968) - Double Oscar-winning costume designer

“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.”

Hear Jenny speak about career

Ali Pumfrey (class of 2010) - Catering Chef

“Putney High School taught me to be determined … if you really set your mind to something, you can achieve fantastic results.”

Read about Ali's experiences in Lockdown
Monthly Motivation Articles

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.

This month: 

Driving Legacy for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Laura Carruthers (class of 2014)

Previous Monthly Motivation Articles

Art and Design

Celina Hankinson (class of 2014) – Interior Designer

April Cain (class of 2010) – Graphic Designer

Lily Woodhouse (class of 2020) –  Fashion Designer

Conservation and the Environment

Vivienne Evans (class of 2009) – Marine Conservationist

Lauren Cook (class of 2012) – Environmentalist

Engineering

Emma Cowie (class of 2010) – Senior Structural Engineer

Entrepreneurship

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

Lily Woodhouse (class of 2020) –  Fashion Designer

Mandy Temple (class of 1972) – Mandy Temple Films

Finance

Anoushka Mehta (class of 2010) – Vice President at HSBC Global Banking and Markets

Kirti Mehta (class of 2006) – Digital Innovation Risk Manager at Lloyds Banking Group

Xinniella Khubchandani (class of 2014) – Management Consultant at BCS Consulting

Healthcare

Millie Martin (class of 2012) – Mental Health Nurse

Lucy Sacarello (class of 2010) – Physiotherapist

Clara Browning (class of 2010) – Music Therapist

Devin Gray (class of 2002) – GP

Kate Godfree (class of 2007) – Occupational Psychologist

Sarah Illsley (class of 2012) – Assistant Psychologist

Hospitality and Catering

Christina Brierwood (class of 2009) – Pâtissière

Ali Pumfrey (class of 2010) – Catering Chef

Jess Hitchen (class of 2009) – Morgan Jupe 

Media

Fiona Parker (class of 2011) – Journalist

Mandy Temple (class of 1972) – TV and Film Producer

Goli Khonsari (class of 2009) – Platform Partnerships Manager at Channel 4

 

Studying and Gap Years

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

Connie Claxon (class of 2019), Oxford Music Student

Lucy Thomas (class of 2019), History Student

Teaching

Kathryn Bailey (class of 2013) – Junior School Teacher

Captain Sophie Dawes (class of 2008) – Training and Education within the British Army

Technology and Innovation

Kirti Mehta (class of 2006) – Digital Innovation Risk Manager at Lloyds Banking Group

Annabelle Barker (class of 2012) – Technical and Innovation at Popchips

Chrissie Hoolahan (class of 2010) – Tennis Operator at Hawk-Eye

The Armed Forces

Charlotte Griffiths (class of 2010) – Principle Medical Officer at HMS EXCELLENT

Captain Sophie Dawes (class of 2008) – Training and Education within the British Army

Veterinary Medicine

Kim Marsh (class of 2013) – Veterinary Surgeon

Politics

Sanmeet Kaur (class of 2013) – Cabinet Executive Officer

Laura Carruthers (class of 2014) – Driving Legacy for the 2022 Commonwealth Games

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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.

Suzie Longstaff, Current Headmistress
In an interview with Angels & Urchins Magazine, Spring 2019

Alumnae Events

Reunions and events are a great way to keep in touch with old friends. Find out what has been happening at Putney High School and what is coming up...

Supporting Your Old School

There are a number of ways that you can support us, and we thank you for considering to do so.

This could be giving up some of your time to provide guidance on university course or careers. Alternatively, there are of course ways that you could financially support us and more information can be found by following the link below.

If you have any questions, or would like to be involved, please don’t hesitate to get in contact (development@put.gdst.net)

We are grateful for each and every way that alumnae feel able to support their old school. Thank you.

Find out more about giving financially

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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.

Alumna

The History of Putney High School Alumnae

We have been educating girls since we first opened our doors as East Putney High School on 19 September 1893.

Both society and the school have come a long way since we welcomed those first 54 fearless young women, but our aims remain unchanged: to educate, to inspire and to prepare pupils from a range of backgrounds to find their passions, achieve their ambitions and to prepare them for a future filled with opportunity.

Our History

Alumnae Timeline

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!

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