The happiness, personal development and wellbeing of our students comes before all else.

We believe that from the moment a student steps through our doors, they should feel safe, supported and free to be themselves. Tolerance, integrity and freedom are key to the happiness and wellbeing of our school community. Nowhere is that more true than in the Sixth Form. 

You will feel free to express yourself and enjoy a sense of belonging that will enable you to flourish, leaving Putney confident in who you are and with the ambition to achieve in all that you do. 

A House system runs upwards through the school, uniting students of all ages in each of four houses. As a member of Burton (Beryl Burton), Ferrier (Kathleen Ferrier), Hepburn (Audrey Hepburn) or Stark (Freya Stark) students in the Senior School form friendships, learn teamwork, try out new skills and enjoy a good deal of healthy competition and fun.

Putney High School’s multi-million pound purpose-built Sixth Form Centre sets a new benchmark. We understand that students need to be prepared for life at university and beyond. We offer:

Putney is a democratic environment where pupils enjoy a dialogue with their teachers and leading is done by example. Sixth Form students provide essential leadership throughout the school. They take on formal roles, as part of the Student Leadership team or as prefects and House Officials, and informal roles, directing younger years in the House Drama Festival and leading book groups to promote reading across the school. They learn that good leadership goes hand-in-hand with teamwork.

We want all our pupils to be interested in and excited about careers from an early age so we hold a host of talks, workshops and events to start them thinking about the opportunities that await them.

From Year 7 to Year 13 exceptional careers advice and tailored support is available to every student at the school.

Winner – Independent Schools of the Year 2019 for Careers Programme

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Our Sixth Form curriculum has been specifically designed to create an environment closer to university level study, encouraging students to adopt the skills they will need to continue their education at the world’s finest institutions.

Putney’s bespoke LEAP lecture programme (Limitless Education at Putney) will give you the opportunity to explore subjects outside your comfort zone, and to venture beyond the A Level syllabus with challenging lectures, as part of your timetable, designed to stretch, inspire and be intellectually challenging.

Our seminar style teaching combines academic rigour with the chance for you to lead conversation and debate with both your teachers and peers, taking responsibility for your own learning to the next level.

The Athena Programme is Putney High School’s unique programme of academic extension which encourages students to pursue scholarship and academia beyond the syllabus in preparation for entry to the top Higher Education institutions.

Available to students in Years 10 – 13, the programme offers a customisable plan of self-directed study and supports them as they learn to think differently and explore their academic passions outside the classroom.

Participants have the opportunity to build an “Academic CV” as they research, discuss and present their work through university style seminars alongside evidenced reports and presentations.

The Athena Programme is an integral part of the academic provision for Academic Scholars but is also available to any Putney student looking for extra stretch and challenge.

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Our Sixth Form curriculum has been designed to create an environment closer to university level study and to give students the opportunity to expand their intellect beyond the A Level syllabus. Students adopt the skills they will need to excel academically and to continue their education at the world’s finest institutions.

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A Study In Purple is a vibrant magazine written by Putney students for Putney students.

The magazine provides a unique insight into Putney life, with issues showcasing student art and photography, as well as articles on hard-hitting topics.

With tips from everything from fashion to improving your mental health, A Study In Purple is a wonderful way for students to utilise their creative and journalistic skills.

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Our Sixth Form STEM magazine is a dynamic magazine written by Putney Sixth Form students. Each issue focuses on a different theme and articles cover all things STEM.

Read the latest issue here.

PIE is Putney High School’s platform for speakers from a diverse range of backgrounds and industries, to share their life lessons and experiences with the students. Pupils get the opportunity to understand subjects from unique perspectives, to think about their future careers and to challenge themselves with intellectual debates and new ideas.

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