Latchmere School

About Latchmere School

Parents considering Latchmere School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those already in the know. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 264 applications for just 88 places, making it significantly oversubscribed with a ratio of three applicants per place. Of those, 71 families put it down as their first preference, and all 71 were offered a spot. That level of demand, combined with the fact that the school ranks first out of 27 primary schools in Kingston upon Thames on the key measure of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, suggests a reputation that matches reality. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in June 2024, confirmed it remains Good with an improving trajectory, and its previous graded inspection in 2019 also rated it Good overall, with Good marks for leadership, management and early years provision.

Academically, Latchmere delivers strong results that place it comfortably ahead of the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Kingston upon Thames average of 66%. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 17% achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, while in maths 49% hit the higher threshold and in reading 43% did. Average scaled scores were 110 in maths and 109 in reading, both above the national benchmark of 100. Progress scores are not available in the data, but the school’s ranking within the top 10% nationally for expected standards suggests consistent teaching quality. Latchmere has no sixth form, as it is a primary school, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three.

The school is well equipped for a modern primary education, with facilities including a library, ICT suite, music rooms, a sports hall, gymnasium, outdoor playground and playing fields. It also runs a Forest School programme, which is a popular draw for families who want outdoor learning built into the week. The range of clubs is practical rather than exhaustive — coding, eco club, chess and science club — and sports offered include tennis, athletics, gymnastics and netball. For families with children who have additional needs, Latchmere’s SEND provision covers a broad spectrum, including support for dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, plus a resourced provision. With 10.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a mixed intake. It suits families who value strong academic outcomes within a large, popular state primary that is oversubscribed but still accessible to first-preference applicants.

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