King Athelstan Primary School
101%
Capacity
426
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About King Athelstan Primary School
King Athelstan Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kingston upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 426 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated King Athelstan Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Newton, it falls under Kingston upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8790th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 27 in Kingston upon Thames.
King Athelstan Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 138 applications for 53 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King Athelstan Primary School include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Thames, King Athelstan Primary 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Villiers Road, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3AR |
| Headteacher | Emily Newton |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 426 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.3% |
| School Capacity | 426 / 420 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8790th of 13,686
Nationally
1329th of 1,592
In London
21st of 27
In Kingston upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
138
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Villiers Road, Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3AR
Villiers Road, Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3AR
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