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Schools in Kingston upon Thames — Published Data Comparison

Compare 107 schools and nurseries in Kingston upon Thames — Ofsted ratings, exam results & admissions data.

Data reviewed 3 August 2026. Lists use published DfE performance data and available Ofsted judgements; they are not paid placements.

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Classpot currently lists 107 schools and nurseries matching the Kingston upon Thames area used on this page. The live breakdown is 51 Nursery, 35 Primary, 16 Secondary.

The tables keep nursery, primary, secondary and private schools separate because they do not share one comparable performance measure. Use them to build a shortlist, then check the result year, inspection date, admissions policy and official source on each school profile.

Kingston upon Thames at a Glance

107Total schools — 51 Nursery, 35 Primary, 16 Secondary
100%Recorded Good or Outstanding overall Ofsted judgement (86 with a recorded overall grade)
14Schools marked oversubscribed in the published admissions dataset

Highest-listed Nurseries in Kingston upon Thames

#SchoolAreaOfstedAge RangePupils
1Surbiton Hill Nursery SchoolKingston upon ThamesOutstanding25122
2Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Claremont HallKingston upon ThamesOutstanding05
3Plough Green Pre-SchoolKingston upon ThamesOutstanding05
4Kings Meadow Pre-SchoolKingston upon ThamesOutstanding05
5Hummingbirds Montessori SchoolKingston upon ThamesOutstanding05

Ordered by the latest available Ofsted overall rating, then inspection recency. See the full methodology

Highest-listed Primary Schools in Kingston upon Thames

#SchoolAreaOfstedKS2 RWM %ReadingMaths
1Latchmere SchoolKingston upon ThamesGood76%
2Alexandra Primary SchoolKingston upon ThamesOutstanding65%
3Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolKingston upon ThamesGood71%
4Fern Hill Primary SchoolKingston upon ThamesOutstanding78%
5Burlington Junior SchoolKingston upon ThamesGood72%

Ordered by Classpot academic ranking using DfE KS2 progress data, with RWM expected standard used where progress data is unavailable. See the full methodology

Highest-listed Secondary Schools in Kingston upon Thames

#SchoolAreaOfstedProgress 85+ GCSE %EBacc %
1The Kingston AcademyKingston upon ThamesOutstanding89%74%
2The Tiffin Girls' SchoolKingston upon Thames99%83%
3The Holy Cross SchoolKingston upon ThamesGood90%77%
4Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth FormKingston upon ThamesOutstanding79%54%
5Tiffin SchoolKingston upon ThamesGood99%85%

Ordered by Classpot academic ranking using DfE Progress 8 data. See the full methodology

Admissions in Kingston upon Thames — Key Dates

Applications for state-funded schools are made through the local authority where the child lives. For September 2027 entry, apply by 31 October 2026 for secondary school and by 15 January 2027 for primary school. National offer days are 1 March 2027for secondary and 16 April 2027 for primary (or the next working day if needed). Opening dates, supplementary forms and local procedures vary, so confirm them with the relevant council and school.

Important: Historic applications and places describe an earlier cohort. They do not predict whether a particular child will receive an offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools and nurseries are listed in Kingston upon Thames?

Classpot currently lists 107 schools and nurseries matching the Kingston upon Thames area definition used on this page. The current breakdown is 51 Nursery, 35 Primary, 16 Secondary.

Which schools appear first in the Kingston upon Thames tables?

Latchmere School is currently the highest-listed primary school and The Kingston Academy is currently the highest-listed secondary school. Primary and secondary tables use different published academic measures and are not combined into one overall league table. A position is a data comparison, not a recommendation.

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How do I apply for a state school in Kingston upon Thames?

Apply through the local authority where you live, even if the school is in another council area. For September 2027 entry, the national closing dates are 31 October 2026 for secondary applications and 15 January 2027 for primary applications. Check the relevant council and school admissions policies before applying.

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