SchoolScoresFern Hill Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of KINGSTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PE
020 8247 0300 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 13 December 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
206 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Kingston upon Thames comparisons use the 22 of its 35 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 8th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 68 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 41% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 147 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 17th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Kingston upon Thames figures pool parents at the Kingston upon Thames schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
93 pupils in this year group.
78% — 11 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 23% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kingston upon Thames. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 75 |
| Of those, offered a place | 71 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 271 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 28th highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 16.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 27th highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.4% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 11.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.5 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 79% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.6 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 35 state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 60% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 16.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Latchmere School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Agatha's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- St John the Baptist CofE Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Educare Small School 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Alexandra Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadlands Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fern Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fern Hill Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 December 2023.
How did Fern Hill Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Fern Hill Primary School?
92% of the 206 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Fern Hill Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Fern Hill Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 75 families put Fern Hill Primary School as their first choice for 90 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 71 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148798.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.