The Tiffin Girls' School
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About The Tiffin Girls' School
The Tiffin Girls' School sits in the Kingston upon Thames local authority, one of five state secondary schools in the area rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Among its same-type peers in the borough, it ranks second, with a ranking score of 1.06, just behind The Kingston Academy at 1.16 and ahead of Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form at 0.87. The school is a girls-only, non-denominational secondary for ages 11 to 18, with 1,256 pupils on roll. Its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour, The Kingston Academy, is only 0.2 km away, placing Tiffin Girls' in a densely packed cluster of high-performing state schools. The headteacher is Ian Keary. The school has no religious character and is funded by the state, making it a selective grammar school that draws families from across the borough and beyond.
Academically, Tiffin Girls' School holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, the highest possible grade. Its Progress 8 score, a measure of how much pupils improve between Key Stage 2 and GCSEs compared with the national average, is not provided in the data, but the local authority average for Progress 8 is 0.66, which is well above the national baseline of zero. This suggests that schools in Kingston upon Thames generally perform strongly, and Tiffin Girls' is likely to be among the best. The school's ranking score of 1.06 places it in the top tier locally. For A-Levels, no specific data is given, but the school's Sixth Form Centre and its status as a selective grammar indicate strong post-16 outcomes. Parents considering the school should note that it competes directly with The Kingston Academy and Tolworth Girls' School, both of which also have strong academic profiles.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, ICT suite, gymnasium, sports hall, science labs, library, theatre, playing fields, astro turf, and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre. Sports on offer include tennis, rowing, football, cross country, rugby, athletics, martial arts, and gymnastics. Clubs range from Film Club and Young Enterprise to Drama, Eco Club, Science Club, Newspaper, Art Club, and Model UN. The school does not have a religious character, so it does not prioritise admissions by faith. As a grammar school, entry is selective, typically via the 11-plus exam, and oversubscription is likely given its Outstanding rating and strong local reputation. This school will suit academically able girls who thrive in a competitive, high-achieving environment and want access to a broad extracurricular programme. Families should be prepared for a rigorous admissions process and a commute that may extend beyond the immediate borough.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PL |
| Headteacher | Ian Keary |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 1,256 |
Facilities
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Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
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Catchment & Local Competition
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Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
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Total schools
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Oversubscribed
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Primary
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Contact Information
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PL
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