The Kingston Academy
The Kingston Academy is a free schools in Kingston Upon Thames for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 1,213 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Kingston Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 64.6, and 83% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2024. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Richmond Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT2 5PE |
| Phone | 02084656200 |
| Reference Number | 141862 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1213 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.73%
Girls: 44.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 120 | 91 | 211 |
| 8 | 98 | 85 | 183 |
| 9 | 101 | 83 | 184 |
| 10 | 94 | 89 | 183 |
| 11 | 124 | 88 | 212 |
| 12 | 86 | 48 | 134 |
| 13 | 53 | 53 | 106 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 36.9% |
| White, Other | 17.3% |
| Chinese | 12.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.6% |
| White & Asian | 4.7% |
| Unclassified | 4.5% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
The Kingston Academy continues to demonstrate outstanding performance as a secondary comprehensive school, recognized for its exceptional values of community, character, and ambition. The school prioritizes inclusion, supporting all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve high standards in their academic and personal development. The ambitious curriculum is well-structured, engaging, and tailored to meet diverse learning needs, which is evident in students' exemplary behavior and high levels of engagement in lessons. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging and personal growth through a multitude of extracurricular activities and initiatives aimed at developing life skills.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 15 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional provision for personal development
- High expectations and strong subject knowledge from teachers
- Highly effective integration of pupils with special educational needs
- Extensive range of extracurricular clubs and activities
- Pupils exhibiting exemplary behavior and a strong sense of responsibility
- Strong community engagement and partnerships with local educational institutions
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. 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. | 37 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 53 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 41 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 53 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 30 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 53 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 37 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 16 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 53 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 17 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 19 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 53 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 29 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 53 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 23 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 26 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 53 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 32 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 28 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 53 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 42 | 11 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 64.6 | 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 | 82.8% | 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) | 88.5% | 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 | 37.24 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.86 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 19.8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 374 | 48 |
| Third Preference | 241 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 358 | 25 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Fern Hill Primary School
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE |
0.05 miles |
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Latchmere School
Latchmere Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5TT |
0.33 miles |
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St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
St Agatha's Drive, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5TY |
0.39 miles |
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Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
Normansfield Avenue, Teddington, TW11 9RP |
0.55 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 |
0.57 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
Acre Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6EN |
0.59 miles |
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Educare Small School
12 Cowleaze Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6DZ |
0.67 miles |
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Alexandra Primary School
Alexandra Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6SE |
0.75 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
St Paul's C of E Primary School, Princes Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6AZ |
0.8 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Road, Teddington, TW11 9DD |
0.88 miles |
|
Meadlands Primary School
Broughton Avenue, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7TS |
0.94 miles |
|
Collis Primary School
Fairfax Road, Teddington, TW11 9BS |
1.01 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Fairfield, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2UP |
1.09 miles |
|
St Richard's Church of England Primary School
Ashburnham Road, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7NL |
1.17 miles |
|
Holy Cross Preparatory School
|
1.28 miles |
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King Athelstan Primary School
Villiers Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 3AR |
1.29 miles |
|
St John's C of E Primary School
Portland Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2SG |
1.36 miles |
|
Rokeby School
George Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7PB |
1.41 miles |
|
The Russell Primary School
The Russell School, Petersham Road, Petersham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7AH |
1.43 miles |
|
Newland House School
Waldegrave Park, Twickenham, TW1 4TQ |
1.56 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Tiffin Girls' School
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PL |
0.13 miles |
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Teddington School
Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9PJ |
0.45 miles |
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Tiffin School
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL |
0.87 miles |
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Kingston Grammar School
London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY |
0.96 miles |
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Spring School
15 Coombe Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AB |
0.97 miles |
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Canbury School
Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7LN |
1.12 miles |
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Grey Court School
Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7HN |
1.14 miles |
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South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ |
1.16 miles |
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Bedelsford School
Grange Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ |
1.25 miles |
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Marymount International School
George Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7PE |
1.49 miles |
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The German School
Douglas House, Petersham Road, Petersham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7AH |
1.49 miles |
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Seva Education Twickenham
11 Waldegrave Park, Twickenham, TW1 4TL |
1.6 miles |
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Surbiton High School
13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT |
1.67 miles |
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Berrylands School
Hogsmill Nature Reserve, Lower Marsh Lane, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3BW |
1.73 miles |
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Kneller Hall School
Pope's Villa, Cross Deep, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 4QG |
1.81 miles |
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St Catherine's School
Cross Deep, UK, TW1 4QJ |
1.83 miles |
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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4TU |
1.86 miles |
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Coombe Girls' School
Clarence Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3TU |
1.91 miles |
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Orleans Park School
Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BB |
1.95 miles |
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Thomas's College
Queens Road, Richmond Hill, Richmond, TW10 6JW |
1.98 miles |
The Kingston Academy is part of Kingston Educational Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:
- Fern Hill Primary School Kingston Upon Thames
What is The Kingston Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Kingston Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
When was The Kingston Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
The Kingston Academy was last inspected in May 2024.
How many pupils does The Kingston Academy have?
The Kingston Academy has 1,213 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Kingston Academy cover?
The Kingston Academy for pupils aged 11 to 19.
What are The Kingston Academy's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 64.6, and 83% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is The Kingston Academy?
The Kingston Academy is at Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE.