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…
Sandie Okoro“Putney was never for one type of girl. Yes it was academic, but it was also for the curious, the iconoclast, the creative, and for girls who wanted to change the world.
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.
Sophie Simnett“We had an amazing drama department – you were encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table – it was like a mini drama school course. At Putney they really nurtured your interests – there were people in every year doing something astounding.
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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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
Mary Cohen“Putney taught me that I could do anything as long as I worked hard and put my mind to it.
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 Old Girl’s name denotes their “class of”, the year they and their classmates would complete their A Levels/Year 13/Upper Sixth (UVI). 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 phsoga@put.gdst.net you may even find it features on our timeline!