Latchmere School
Latchmere School is an academy converter in Kingston Upon Thames for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 710 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Latchmere School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024. In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: July 2024. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Latchmere Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT2 5TT |
| Phone | 02085467181 |
| Reference Number | 138689 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 710 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.82%
Girls: 47.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 26 | 66 |
| 2 | 30 | 34 | 64 |
| 3 | 53 | 45 | 98 |
| 4 | 57 | 46 | 103 |
| 5 | 52 | 70 | 122 |
| 6 | 70 | 54 | 124 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 39.4% |
| White, Other | 15.9% |
| Chinese | 10.6% |
| White & Asian | 6.2% |
| Asian, Other | 6.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.1% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
Latchmere School continues to perform well, maintaining its overall judgment of good. The evidence suggests that, should a graded inspection occur now, the school might achieve an outstanding rating. This reflects the effective leadership, a well-thought-out curriculum, and the commitment of staff towards pupil achievement and well-being. The school is seen as a community hub, where pupils feel safe and valued, and parents appreciate the personalized attention their children receive from the staff. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the school has shown resilience and adaptability in its educational approach.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Latchmere School | |
| 10 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve high standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- The curriculum is ambitious, well-designed, and effectively delivered.
- Staff are experts in teaching reading and phonics, leading to strong reading outcomes.
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support and achieve excellent learning outcomes.
- The school fosters an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.
- Behaviour among pupils is excellent, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 29 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 44 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 33 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 26 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 29 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 44 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 26 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 44 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 20 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 44 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 16 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 44 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 23 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 44 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 23 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 44 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 26 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 44 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 26 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 44 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 40 | 4 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 16% | 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 | 109 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 109 | 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 | 4.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 1.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 5.3 | 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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 65 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 58 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 6 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
St Agatha's Drive, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5TY |
0.06 miles |
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Fern Hill Primary School
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE |
0.34 miles |
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Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6SE |
0.47 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Acre Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6EN |
0.48 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 |
0.5 miles |
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Educare Small School
12 Cowleaze Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6DZ |
0.62 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 |
0.77 miles |
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Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
Normansfield Avenue, Teddington, TW11 9RP |
0.78 miles |
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Holy Cross Preparatory School
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0.95 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Fairfield, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2UP |
0.97 miles |
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Rokeby School
George Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7PB |
1.08 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Road, Teddington, TW11 9DD |
1.18 miles |
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King Athelstan Primary School
Villiers Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 3AR |
1.18 miles |
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Meadlands Primary School
Broughton Avenue, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7TS |
1.22 miles |
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St John's C of E Primary School
Portland Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2SG |
1.3 miles |
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Coombe Hill Infant School
Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7DD |
1.32 miles |
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Coombe Hill Junior School
Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7DD |
1.32 miles |
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Collis Primary School
Fairfax Road, Teddington, TW11 9BS |
1.33 miles |
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St Richard's Church of England Primary School
Ashburnham Road, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7NL |
1.45 miles |
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King's Oak Primary School
Dickerage Lane, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3RZ |
1.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Kingston Academy
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE |
0.33 miles |
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The Tiffin Girls' School
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PL |
0.42 miles |
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Tiffin School
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL |
0.75 miles |
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Spring School
15 Coombe Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AB |
0.75 miles |
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Teddington School
Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9PJ |
0.77 miles |
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Canbury School
Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7LN |
0.81 miles |
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Kingston Grammar School
London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY |
0.86 miles |
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Marymount International School
George Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7PE |
1.16 miles |
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South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ |
1.17 miles |
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Bedelsford School
Grange Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ |
1.21 miles |
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Grey Court School
Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7HN |
1.36 miles |
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Berrylands School
Hogsmill Nature Reserve, Lower Marsh Lane, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3BW |
1.55 miles |
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Coombe Girls' School
Clarence Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3TU |
1.6 miles |
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The German School
Douglas House, Petersham Road, Petersham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7AH |
1.63 miles |
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Surbiton High School
13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT |
1.65 miles |
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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4TU |
1.79 miles |
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Seva Education Twickenham
11 Waldegrave Park, Twickenham, TW1 4TL |
1.92 miles |
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Thomas's College
Queens Road, Richmond Hill, Richmond, TW10 6JW |
2.05 miles |
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Kneller Hall School
Pope's Villa, Cross Deep, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 4QG |
2.1 miles |
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St Catherine's School
Cross Deep, UK, TW1 4QJ |
2.12 miles |
Latchmere School is part of Latchmere Academy Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:
- Nelson Primary School Twickenham
What is Latchmere School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Latchmere School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
When was Latchmere School last inspected by Ofsted?
Latchmere School was last inspected in July 2024.
How many pupils does Latchmere School have?
Latchmere School has 710 pupils on roll.
What age range does Latchmere School cover?
Latchmere School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Latchmere School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Latchmere School?
Latchmere School is at Latchmere Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5TT.