We are delighted that King’s High has once again been recognised as a Tatler School in the Tatler Schools Guide 2026!

This recognition reflects not only our academic excellence and forward-thinking culture, but the strength of our commitment to educating the Changemakers of the future. To be named a Tatler School is to be counted amongst the UK’s leading independent schools - those that combine ambition with care, and character with achievement.

Read our latest review below.

Parents rave about the 'curiosity and passion of the teachers' at this seat of learning, as well as extracurriculars that give a 'platform for all students to flourish' and the 'inspirational' head Stephen Burley, who puts his charges' wellbeing 'at the heart of all his decisions'. 

Help in ensuring the latter is provided by anti-bullying pupil ambassadors, a team of wellbeing prefects - and Parsnip the dog - although the therapeutic gardening club and a new 'Peace Pod' and prayer space play their part.

The upshot is that classroom life is flourishing. The Year 7s are enjoying engineering lessons, GCSE examinees scored a record set of results and alternatives to GCSEs - such as the innovation and entrepreneurship programme - are also on offer.

Sport is strong: at national level, the girls have been champions in clay pigeon shooting, and reached finals in water polo and swimming, while opportunities to compete and train in badminton, skiing, football and rugby have been added to the repertoire. Dance is celebrated with a showcase event, while the music department boasts four baroque ensembles and a recently-crowned BBC Junior Young Chorister of the Year from Year 8.

Trips introduce students to Vietnam, Costa Rica and Morocco while, closer to home, free time can be spent at clubs that take in everything from origami to the National Council for Young Women. 

Tatler Schools Guide 2026