[5] Standards declined, until by 2000 Abbeylands was the lowest performing Surrey state secondary school in the published league tables.

[7] Abbeylands was identified as a Fresh Start school and closed, to reopen renamed Jubilee High in September 2002.

[9][19][20] The Department for Education and Skills awarded £2.5 million of start-up funding following a joint submission by Nord Anglia and Surrey County Council.

[37][38] In January 2012, the Prince’s Teaching Institute[39] awarded a PTI Mark to the History department at Jubilee High.

[42] In January 2007 Jubilee High gained full International status just six months after application, and this achievement was celebrated by the British Council at an awards ceremony.

[45][46] Through its links with the Little Flower School, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Jubilee High came into contact with the African Children's Choir.

[43] The choir has appeared on BBC News and has performed for Simon Cowell, reportedly bringing tears to his eyes.

Recent destinations have included China, Kenya, South Africa, Italy, United States and France.

[47][48] Performances by the school have included My Fair Lady, Our Town, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Guys and Dolls (2009).

Its business partners include: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line; Thorpe Park; Beacon Church; a Chertsey-based Architectural company; The Diocese of Guildford, and local people.

The school plans to use additional capital funds to create a community radio station and recording studio.