SchoolScoresThe Tiffin Girls' School
Grammar school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
Part of THE TIFFIN GIRLS' SCHOOL
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PL
020 8546 0773 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 January 2026 , published 28 May 2026.
In short: 6 exceptional, 1 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
354 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 90% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 93% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 97% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 24% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 252 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 88% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 34 parents of children with SEND Higher than 92% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 93% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 28%). 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. 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
176 pupils in this year group.
99% — 30 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 54 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 99% | 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. | 85.3 | 59.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 8.3 | 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.
100% — 4 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 workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 100% | 96% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 88% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 2% | 18% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 99% | 100% |
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
177 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | A | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 72% | 43% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 94% | 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. | 49.6 | 40.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 556 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 113 | 43% | 77% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 104 | 24% | 68% | 30% |
| Biology | 79 | 43% | 76% | 27% |
| Economics | 52 | 23% | 67% | 26% |
| Psychology | 34 | 32% | 59% | 19% |
| Physics | 33 | 30% | 76% | 31% |
| History | 25 | 32% | 64% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 23 | 30% | 61% | 59% |
| English Literature | 18 | 11% | 61% | 23% |
| Geography | 15 | 53% | 100% | 23% |
| Religious Studies | 13 | 8% | 54% | 22% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 9 | 33% | 78% | 24% |
| French | 9 | 44% | 100% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 7 | 86% | 100% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Music, Spanish, Design and Technology (Product Design), Latin, Drama and Theatre Studies, Russian, Japanese.
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.
171 students in this year group.
91% — 16 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 12 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. | 91% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 7% | 23% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 91% |
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.
161 students in this year group.
94% — 32 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 34 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 94% | 62% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 81% | 24% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 94% |
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 2.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 189 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 445 |
| Of those, offered a place | 187 (42%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 606 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.3 · 2025: 2.3 · 2026: 2.4
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.
This is a grammar school: places depend on passing an entrance test (the 11 plus), usually taken in September of Year 6.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 16.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 1% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.2% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 4% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 9.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 40.4% | 31.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 93% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.1% | 6.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 57% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.1% | 17.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.2 | 4.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.2% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 50% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 90% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.2 | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 26% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.6% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Kingston Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 79% 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 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- Grey Court School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kingston Grammar School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 76% A*/A at A level
- The German School 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- Newland House School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Rokeby School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Marymount International School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Kneller Hall School 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 48% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Tiffin Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
The Tiffin Girls' School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 exceptional, 1 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did The Tiffin Girls' School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 99% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 54 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Tiffin Girls' School?
98% of the 354 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend The Tiffin Girls' School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Tiffin Girls' School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 445 families put The Tiffin Girls' School as their first choice for 189 places: about 2.5 first-choice applications for every place. 187 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 136615.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- 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.