SchoolScoresThe Kingston Academy
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of KINGSTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PE
020 8465 6200 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 15 May 2018.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
245 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Kingston upon Thames comparisons use the 6 of its 11 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 5 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 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 93% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 83 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 74% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 182 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 92% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 93% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 85% | 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
209 pupils in this year group.
79% — 10 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 34 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 79% | 69% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 62.8 | 59.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.9 | 5.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
180 pupils in this year group.
95% — about the same as the Kingston upon Thames average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 96% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 51% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 18% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 21% | 18% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
86 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 31% | 43% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 57% | 68% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 37.1 | 40.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
25 subjects, 265 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 48 | 10% | 40% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 32 | 6% | 16% | 30% |
| Psychology | 22 | 5% | 18% | 19% |
| Biology | 21 | 5% | 14% | 27% |
| Economics | 17 | 0% | 41% | 26% |
| Government and Politics | 17 | 6% | 18% | 26% |
| Physics | 17 | 18% | 29% | 31% |
| History | 15 | 27% | 47% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 12 | 0% | 17% | 16% |
| English Literature | 11 | 18% | 36% | 23% |
| Sociology | 11 | 18% | 36% | 20% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 8 | 0% | 38% | 24% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 8 | 0% | 25% | 14% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 33% | 67% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Geography, Design and Technology (Product Design), Logic / Philosophy, Turkish, Art and Design, Chinese, German, Modern Greek, Persian, Polish, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
100 students in this year group.
87% — 12 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 13% | 23% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 87% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
89 students in this year group.
83% — 21 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 83% | 62% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 27% | 24% | 19% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 210 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 306 |
| Of those, offered a place | 151 (49%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,344 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.5
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 15 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Other difficulties or disabilities; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Multi-sensory impairment; Physical disability. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3% | 16.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 34% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7% | 9.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.9% | 31.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 82% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 6.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 82% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.2% | 17.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 74% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3 | 4.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.8% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.08% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 69% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.7 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 30% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2% | 13.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- The Tiffin Girls' School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 exceptional, 1 strong · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Teddington School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 67% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tiffin School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kingston Grammar School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 76% A*/A at A level
- Grey Court School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
- Rokeby School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Marymount International School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The German School 1.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- Newland House School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Surbiton High School 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 69% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Kingston Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Kingston Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did The Kingston Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 34 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Kingston Academy?
95% of the 245 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Kingston Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Kingston Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 306 families put The Kingston Academy as their first choice for 210 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 151 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 141862.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.