Coombe Hill Infant School
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Capacity
269
Pupils
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Demand
About Coombe Hill Infant School
Coombe Hill Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kingston upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 269 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 270 places).
the school is led by headteacher Claire Cook, it falls under Kingston upon Thames local authority.
Coombe Hill Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 285 applications for 90 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 97 were first-preference applications.
Coombe Hill Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.8/5 from 12 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (122 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Coombe Hill Infant School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Swimming, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Choir, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Thames, Coombe Hill Infant School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7DD |
| Headteacher | Claire Cook |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 269 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.4% |
| School Capacity | 269 / 270 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
122 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
285
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
97 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7DD
Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7DD
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