Tiffin School
Tiffin School is an academy converter in Kingston Upon Thames for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has a Christian religious character. It has 1,478 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Tiffin School is Good, from an inspection in September 2022. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 83.1, and 100% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: September 2022. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Queen Elizabeth Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT2 6RL |
| Phone | 02085464638 |
| Reference Number | 136910 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1478 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 87.75%
Girls: 12.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 186 | Unknown | 186 |
| 8 | 186 | Unknown | 186 |
| 9 | 186 | Unknown | 186 |
| 10 | 186 | Unknown | 186 |
| 11 | 180 | Unknown | 180 |
| 12 | 187 | 96 | 283 |
| 13 | 186 | 85 | 271 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 24.2% |
| Indian | 21.3% |
| White, Other | 12.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 11.2% |
| Asian, Other | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 6% |
| White & Asian | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
Tiffin School has demonstrated a solid performance overall, achieving a 'Good' rating with notable strengths in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision, all rated 'Outstanding'. The school excels in creating a supportive environment where pupils are proud and engaged, benefiting from a broad curriculum and extensive extra-curricular opportunities. This is the first inspection since the school became an academy, following a long gap due to exemption from routine inspections prior to November 2020.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Tiffin School | |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have exceptional behaviour and treat each other with respect.
- The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities that enhance mental well-being.
- Leaders are ambitious and have established a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils produce work of exceptional quality, especially in the sixth form.
- The school fosters an inclusive environment with support for diversity.
- Students have access to comprehensive careers advice and guidance.
- Pupils display exemplary attitudes towards learning.
Areas for Improvement
- The computing curriculum for Years 8 and 9 is not coherently planned.
- Curriculum in some subjects does not clearly identify core knowledge for students.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 83.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 100% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 100% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 49.36 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 49.53 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | A | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | A | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 66.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Third Preference | 63 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 581 | 130 |
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Kingston Grammar School
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What is Tiffin School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Tiffin School is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
When was Tiffin School last inspected by Ofsted?
Tiffin School was last inspected in September 2022.
How many pupils does Tiffin School have?
Tiffin School has 1,478 pupils on roll.
What age range does Tiffin School cover?
Tiffin School for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What are Tiffin School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 83.1, and 100% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Tiffin School?
Tiffin School is at Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL.