Tiffin School
86%
Capacity
1,200
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About Tiffin School
A highly selective grammar school in Kingston with exceptional academic results. One of the most oversubscribed schools in England.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Address | Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RL |
| Headteacher | Mike Gascoigne |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 1,200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.1% |
| School Capacity | 1,200 / 1,400 (86% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.86)
150th of 3,141
Nationally
65th of 487
In London
4th of 10
In Kingston upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
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
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
49.6
'22/23
47.0
'23/24
49.2
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed192
778
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
477 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tiffin School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RL
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RL
Journey to School
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