St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill

About St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill

St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill, delivers key stage 2 results that sit comfortably above the Kingston upon Thames average, with 73% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the local authority average of 66%. That seven-point gap places the school 11th out of 27 primaries in the borough, putting it in the top half of local schools. The school's overall Ofsted rating is Good, following an ungraded inspection in May 2024 that confirmed it remains Good, though its early years provision was judged Outstanding. This represents a change from its previous graded inspection in 2019, when it was rated Good across the board, and before that an Outstanding rating in 2014. For parents weighing up options in a competitive London borough, St Paul's offers above-average academic outcomes without being among the very top performers — a solid, reliable choice rather than a headline-grabbing one.

Digging into the detail of the 2023/24 key stage 2 results, reading stands out as a particular strength: 91% of pupils met the expected standard and 41% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. In maths, 84% met the expected standard and 36% hit the higher mark, with an average score of 107. Writing was slightly lower, with 80% at expected and 21% at the higher level. The combined expected standard figure of 73% is a strong showing, though it's worth noting that the school's progress scores for reading, writing and maths are not available in the data, so it's hard to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points. Nationally, St Paul's ranks in the top 23% of all primaries on the combined expected standard metric, and within London it sits in the top 41% of schools. The school has no sixth form, as it's a primary, and no nursery provision.

The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 140 applications for just 15 places, with only eight first-preference offers made — an oversubscription ratio of more than nine to one. That tells you local families rate it highly. Facilities include a library, forest school, outdoor playground, gymnasium, sensory room, ICT suite, playing fields, art studios and a chapel. Sports on offer include cross country, rounders, cricket, gymnastics, athletics, netball and tennis, while clubs range from choir and chess to film, eco, art and drama. The school's SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 9.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively affluent intake. St Paul's will suit families who want a Church of England primary with strong core results, a broad range of activities, and a clear sense of being part of a popular local institution.

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