South Thames Colleges Group
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About South Thames Colleges Group
South Thames Colleges Group is a state-funded, mixed sixth-form college in Kingston upon Thames, catering for students aged 16 to 99. The school's most recent exam data shows a cohort of 39 pupils taking A-levels, which is a relatively small intake for a sixth-form provider in the area. While the school's capacity and exact pupil numbers against that capacity are not provided, the local authority context suggests a competitive landscape: there are 14 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames, five of which are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding school, Tiffin Girls' School, is just 1.5 kilometres away. Free school meal eligibility data is not available for this school, so it is difficult to gauge its demographic profile relative to national averages. However, the absence of oversubscription data in the admissions information suggests that demand may not be as intense as for some of the higher-performing local schools, such as The Kingston Academy or Tiffin Girls' School, which rank higher on local performance scores.
Academically, the school's most recent A-level results from the 2023/24 academic year paint a mixed picture. The average points per entry were 21.28, which equates to a grade D. The school's value-added score was -0.58, with a confidence interval ranging from -1.04 to -0.12, placing it in the 'Below average' progress banding. This means that, on average, students achieved slightly lower A-level grades than would be expected given their prior attainment. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score for all schools is 0.66, which is a positive figure, indicating that most schools in Kingston upon Thames help students exceed expectations. South Thames Colleges Group's value-added score sits well below this benchmark. The school does not provide data on the percentage of AAB grades or the best three A-level grades, so a fuller picture of high-attaining student performance is unavailable.
The college offers a broad range of facilities, including science labs, a library, a theatre, a swimming pool, a sixth-form centre, and a chapel, alongside music rooms, art studios, and playing fields. Sports on offer include hockey, swimming, martial arts, cross country, cricket, athletics, and rugby, while extracurricular clubs cover science, eco issues, coding, Model UN, book club, and drama. This breadth suggests a college that aims to support both academic and personal development, though the academic outcomes indicate that students may need additional support to reach their potential. Given the below-average progress and the lack of oversubscription data, this school may suit families prioritising a wide range of facilities and a less pressured admissions process over top-tier academic results. It could be a practical choice for students seeking a more flexible, inclusive sixth-form environment within a well-resourced campus.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2AQ |
| Headteacher | Peter Mayhew-Smith |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
GCSE Results
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
'21/22
23.8
'22/23
22.6
'23/24
21.3
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2332%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 1134 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
2%
Russell Group
3%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)32%
- Employment30%
- Not sustained15%
- Further education13%
- Apprenticeship4%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Polish4
- Mathematics3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
14
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
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Contact Information
Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2AQ
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