Sir William Perkins's School
“A Spe in Spem”
(From hope to hope)
Sir William Perkins's School is an independent day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, located on a 13-acre greenbelt site in Chertsey, Surrey. Founded in 1725 by a local merchant, the school moved to its current premises in 1819. Historically a girls' school, it begins a phased transition to co-education in September 2026. Facilities include a purpose-built Sixth Form centre, drama and music studios, and a private boat house on the River Thames at Laleham Reach. The ethos focuses on fostering confidence and integrity through a broad academic and co-curricular programme.
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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
-7.4%
Sir William Perkins's School's fees are 7.4% lower than the national average.
Vs. County Average
-10.0%
Sir William Perkins's School's fees are 10.0% lower than the county average.
Based on 54 schools in Surrey and 209 nationally.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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https://www.swps.org.uk/General Enquiries
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