Often referred to as simply Putney,[1] the school admits students from the ages 4–18.

Then there were three school houses - Austen, Bronte and Eliot - named after well-known female authors, all of whom felt that their sex gave them a disadvantage and used pseudonyms when writing.

George Eliot lived for a time in Holly Lodge, Southfields, a house within walking distance of the Putney High School site.

As of September 2013, the school uses an updated system of four houses, Ferrier, Stark, Hepburn and Burton, named after influential women all of whom were nominated by the students (Kathleen Ferrier, Freya Stark, Audrey Hepburn and Beryl Burton).

"[2] The Headmistress of Putney High Senior School is Jo Sharrock.