King Athelstan Primary School
King Athelstan Primary School is a community school in Kingston Upon Thames for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has 382 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for King Athelstan Primary School is Good, from an inspection in September 2022. In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: September 2022. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Villiers Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 3AR |
| Phone | 02085468210 |
| Reference Number | 102579 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 382 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.05%
Girls: 48.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| 2 | 31 | 21 | 52 |
| 3 | 27 | 24 | 51 |
| 4 | 24 | 29 | 53 |
| 5 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 6 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 41.9% |
| White, Other | 22.5% |
| African | 5.2% |
| White & Asian | 4.7% |
| Asian, Other | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
King Athelstan Primary School continues to demonstrate a strong overall performance, being recognized as a good school in its recent inspection. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and empowered to express themselves. Notable strengths include the well-planned curriculum that is ambitious and inclusive, especially for those with special educational needs. The school effectively engages students in leadership roles and promotes community involvement through various initiatives, creating a sense of belonging among pupils. However, there is a recognition that while the curriculum is well-designed, its delivery lacks consistency across different classes. This inconsistency in implementation affects the quality of work produced by pupils, indicating a need for leaders to focus on ensuring uniformity in teaching methods and resources across year groups. Despite these areas for improvement, the overall sentiment from parents and staff is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the supportive atmosphere within the school community.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 05 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel proud to be part of the school community.
- Curriculum is coherently planned and ambitious for all pupils.
- Strong teaching of reading with effective adaptations and catch-up programs.
- Pupils engage in diverse leadership opportunities.
- Effective safeguarding procedures are in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum across classes.
- Work in pupils' books does not always reflect curriculum intentions.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 102 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -1.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 0.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Third Preference | 14 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Fairfield, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2UP |
0.21 miles |
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St John's C of E Primary School
Portland Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2SG |
0.21 miles |
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Educare Small School
12 Cowleaze Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6DZ |
0.63 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Acre Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6EN |
0.72 miles |
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Maple Infants' School
Maple Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL |
0.85 miles |
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Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6SE |
0.86 miles |
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St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Maple Road, St Andrew's & St Mark's Junior Sch, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL |
0.89 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
St Paul's C of E Primary School, Princes Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6AZ |
0.89 miles |
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King's Oak Primary School
Dickerage Lane, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3RZ |
0.92 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School
Pine Gardens, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 8LJ |
0.96 miles |
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Lime Tree Primary School
South Bank Terrace, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG |
0.99 miles |
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St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
Lower Teddington Road, Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 4HQ |
1.05 miles |
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Surbiton Hill Nursery School
Middle Green Close, Surbiton, KT5 8TD |
1.06 miles |
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Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
Normansfield Avenue, Teddington, TW11 9RP |
1.12 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Chestnut Grove, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3JU |
1.15 miles |
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St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
St Agatha's Drive, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5TY |
1.16 miles |
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Latchmere School
Latchmere Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5TT |
1.18 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Langley Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6LW |
1.24 miles |
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Fern Hill Primary School
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE |
1.25 miles |
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Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School
Elm Road, New Malden, KT3 3HN |
1.26 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bedelsford School
Grange Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ |
0.27 miles |
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Kingston Grammar School
London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY |
0.33 miles |
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South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ |
0.41 miles |
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Tiffin School
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL |
0.43 miles |
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Berrylands School
Hogsmill Nature Reserve, Lower Marsh Lane, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3BW |
0.52 miles |
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Spring School
15 Coombe Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AB |
0.55 miles |
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Surbiton High School
13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT |
0.57 miles |
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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4TU |
0.62 miles |
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Dysart School
190 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL |
1.28 miles |
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The Kingston Academy
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE |
1.29 miles |
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Teddington School
Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9PJ |
1.39 miles |
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Marymount International School
George Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7PE |
1.4 miles |
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Coombe Girls' School
Clarence Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3TU |
1.42 miles |
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The Tiffin Girls' School
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PL |
1.42 miles |
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Canbury School
Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7LN |
1.52 miles |
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The Holy Cross School
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR |
1.54 miles |
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Shrewsbury House School
107 Ditton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6RL |
1.79 miles |
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Richard Challoner School
Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE |
1.91 miles |
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Woodstock House School
Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5HN |
2.05 miles |
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Hampton Court House
Hampton Court House, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9BS |
2.05 miles |
What is King Athelstan Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for King Athelstan Primary School is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
When was King Athelstan Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
King Athelstan Primary School was last inspected in September 2022.
How many pupils does King Athelstan Primary School have?
King Athelstan Primary School has 382 pupils on roll.
What age range does King Athelstan Primary School cover?
King Athelstan Primary School for pupils aged 2 to 11.
What are King Athelstan Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is King Athelstan Primary School?
King Athelstan Primary School is at Villiers Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 3AR.