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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Putney High School is spirited, ambitious and relevant. Our forward-thinking approach to education encourages girls to think differently and to stand up and use their voice. Students achieve academically and through developing the real-world skills such as oracy, entrepreneurship and digital wizardry that will give them the edge in a modern world.

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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 leave not only with a top set of results, but with the confidence and the resourcefulness to make their mark in whatever they choose to pursue. Putney is energetic, fun, supportive and above all, down-to-earth.

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

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

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Senior School Sports

Putney is about opportunity for all. We have many teams in each year to allow as many girls as possible to represent the school.

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"PHS's elite sportswoman programme is one of the best"

Tatler Schools
September 2019

Sport is a big part of life at Putney and we encourage everyone to participate. Girls take part in sport to have fun, to keep fit, to enjoy the challenge of competition and the camaraderie of being part of a team. Whether you are a complete beginner or an elite athlete, we cater to all skill levels and want our students to achieve the best they possibly can.

Our Elite Sportswomen programme has been designed to support girls in managing their workload alongside the daily demands of busy training schedules. Students benefit from a designated mentor tracking their progress, with half termly workshops on sports related issues such as nutrition, injury and sports psychology.

Athletics

Over 50 girls attend training sessions and Putney are proud to be GDST champions of 2018.

Two training sessions per week take place at Wimbledon Athletics Track and pupils regularly qualify for the Regional Track and Field Cup.

One pupil recently won gold at the English Schools Inter 1500m.

Cross Country

Putney has an extremely successful cross country team competing in a range of various national competitions.

Putney girls have achieved 2nd place overall in Wandsworth, 2nd place in  the National XC relays and one pupil obtained 1st place in the Mini Marathon. The Putney team also received 17th place at the National Cross Country Cup.

There are over 20 girls that participate in the lunch time running club.

 

 

Rowing

Rowing is hugely popular and our boathouse on Putney Embankment benefits from one of the most prestigious locations on the River Thames. We have five squads formed from Yr 8 – 13 students and over 90 girls involved in rowing overall.

There are social and performance tiers in each age group and a professional team of full and part-time coaches supported by one high-performance coach.

Our boathouse provides high quality facilities that enable our students to practise and compete at the highest levels.

  • 16 ergometers
  • dedicated gym and equipment
  • student lounge and kitchen area
  • Barn Elms boat house – boat storage

A few of our many achievements:

  • HWR J16 4+ 2017
  • HWR J18 4+ 2018
  • Gold in 4+ at the National Schools 2018
  • Winner at Coupe, Cork, 2018
  • 4 rowers selected for annual GB v France Match 2017

Rowing Supporters' Association

Gymnastics

We have 70 pupils in our gymnastics club with a skill set from novice to development. There are 35 girls in the elite squads who compete in Surrey, British School and National competitions. Our squads are quite competitive and we enjoy entering as many competitions as possible, creating an environment where girls can feel ambitious and bold.

One Putney pupil is currently British Tumbling champion and 7th in the world, and our pupils have been placed 3rd at U15 Surrey Floor and Vault and 4th at Milano Regional Round.

Netball

Sports Day

A great day to work as a team, support your house and earn some house points.

Rowing

Lacrosse

In 2018 there were over 150 matches and 35 tournaments played involving 11 teams.

Pupils play in the Regional Academy and two for the U19 England Squad.

This year we were fourth at the U18 South Schools.

Netball

Over 250 girls play netball and are involved in 200 matches each season.

With seven teams across Year 7 everyone is involved in training, fixtures and tournaments throughout the year.

Girls are selected for Surrey Netball, Middlesex, and have been U12 GDST champions.

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There's a great variety of sports at Putney. You can be a complete beginner or a very advanced player.

Putney Student

Tennis

Playing tennis is a social and fun activity. Putney has a tennis club and holds matches three afternoons a week, every week.

Over 60 girls in the school play tennis to a competitive level, 20 pairs per year play tennis. There is an Aegon National Tennis League A, B and C team in each year group. Putney also participates in the Surrey League and friendly school tennis teams.

In 2018 six Putney pupils were chosen as ball girls for the Wimbledon Championships.

Cricket

Cricket is a new and expanding sport at Putney.

Our teams:

  • Under 12 A,B and C teams
  • Under 13 A, B and C teams
  • Under 14 A, B teams
  • Under 15 Teams

We enter our teams into Lady Taverners indoor cricket competitions. Increasing participation with other external cricket clubs and skill development.

Volleyball

Over 100 girls attend volleyball club ranging from year 8-13.

Fixtures are held every week with morning and evening training sessions.

Additional Sports

Putney offer a wide and varied sports curriculum from Year 7-9. In addition to those above, we also offer:

  • Handball
  • Trampolining
  • Basketball
  • Tag Rugby
  • Football
  • Badminton

All year 9 have rowing as part of their curriculum lesson.

Year 10 – 13 girls participate in activities at Daley Fitness, which include:

  • Spinning
  • Squash
  • Yoga
  • Circuits
  • Body Conditioning
  • Zumba
  • Pilates
  • Golf
Year 8 Ski Trip to Italy
Year 8 Ski Trip to Italy

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