St George’s College Weybridge and Hampton School are two well-known independent schools in the Surrey and south-west London area. Both schools offer strong academic results, extensive extracurricular programmes and preparation for leading universities. However, they differ in important ways, including their structure, ethos, admissions profile and overall school environment.

Official school websites
https://www.stgeorgesweybridge.com/
https://www.hamptonschool.org.uk/

Admissions and entry

Both schools are selective independent schools and require pupils to pass entrance assessments before being admitted.

St George’s College Weybridge is a co-educational Catholic independent day school for pupils aged 11 to 18. The school was founded in 1869 and today educates just over 1,000 pupils on a large campus near Weybridge.

Hampton School is a boys-only independent day school for pupils aged 11 to 18 located in Hampton, south-west London. It has a long history dating back to the sixteenth century and currently educates around 1,500 pupils.

Both schools typically admit pupils at 11+ and occasionally at sixth form through entrance tests and interviews.

Academic results

Both schools achieve strong academic outcomes, although Hampton School tends to be ranked among the very highest performing independent boys’ schools in the country.

At Hampton School, around 92% of A-level grades have been recorded as A* or A in recent years, reflecting its highly academic intake and rigorous teaching environment.

St George’s College also achieves strong results. Around 74% of GCSE grades are typically in the 9–7 range, placing it among the stronger independent schools academically.

Pupils from both schools regularly go on to Russell Group universities, with some students progressing to Oxford and Cambridge.

School environment

The atmosphere of the two schools differs in several ways.

Hampton School is a traditional boys’ academic school known for high academic standards alongside strong sport, music and drama programmes. The school encourages independent thinking and intellectual curiosity within a busy and active environment.

St George’s College has a co-educational environment with a Catholic ethos. The school emphasises community values, pastoral care and a balanced education alongside academic success.

Families choosing between the two often consider whether they prefer a single-sex or co-educational environment.

Facilities and extracurricular life

Both schools provide extensive opportunities outside the classroom.

St George’s College is set in around 100 acres of parkland, with extensive sports facilities including rugby pitches, hockey pitches, tennis courts and a boathouse on the River Thames.

Hampton School also has excellent facilities including sports grounds, a theatre, music facilities and rowing on the Thames, supporting a large programme of clubs and societies.

Sport is particularly strong at both schools, with pupils competing at county and national level in several disciplines.

Fees

Both schools charge independent school fees.

Hampton School charges approximately £9,972 per term in tuition fees.

St George’s College fees are typically around £7,882 per term, although costs may vary depending on year group and activities.

Both schools offer scholarships and bursaries to support families with the cost of fees.

Location

The schools are located only a few miles apart in Surrey and south-west London.

Hampton School sits in Hampton near the River Thames in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

St George’s College is located in Addlestone near Weybridge in Surrey.

Both locations make the schools accessible from Kingston, Richmond, Surrey and parts of west London.

Overall

St George’s College Weybridge and Hampton School are both highly respected independent schools with strong academic results and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.

Hampton School is often chosen by families seeking a highly academic boys’ independent school with a long tradition and exceptional exam results.

St George’s College appeals to families looking for a co-educational independent school with a strong community ethos and a balance between academic work, sport and pastoral care.

For many families in Surrey and south-west London, the choice ultimately comes down to whether they prefer a single-sex academic environment or a co-educational school with a broader pastoral focus.