Latchmere School
89%
Capacity
728
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Latchmere School
Latchmere School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kingston upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 728 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 816 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Latchmere School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carolyn Coles, it falls under Kingston upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1178th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 27 in Kingston upon Thames.
Latchmere School is a popular choice with families — it received 264 applications for 88 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 71 were first-preference applications.
Latchmere School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 1 parents).
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 Latchmere School include ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Thames, Latchmere 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Latchmere Road, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5TT |
| Headteacher | Carolyn Coles |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 728 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 728 / 816 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jun 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1178th of 13,686
Nationally
295th of 1,592
In London
1st of 27
In Kingston upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
82%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
264
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
71 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Latchmere Road, Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5TT
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