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King Athelstan Primary School

Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3ARPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 53 places
Ranking
#8,790
of 13,686 nationally

About King Athelstan Primary School

Parents considering King Athelstan Primary School will be reassured by the strong vote of confidence from local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 138 applications for 53 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.6, and all 42 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic and popular choice. The school is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision on site, and is led by headteacher Emily Newton. It has a Good rating from Ofsted, a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2010. The most recent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all graded Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVilliers Road, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3AR
HeadteacherEmily Newton
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Number of Pupils426
Free School Meals (FSM)31.3%
School Capacity426 / 420 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSports HallMusic RoomsLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingCross CountryGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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King Athelstan Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.