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Tiffin School

Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RLSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
+0.86
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
2.5×
Oversubscribed
477 1st-choice / 192 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#150 of 3,141 nationally

About Tiffin School

Tiffin School sits within the Kingston upon Thames local authority, a borough with a strong reputation for secondary education. Among the fourteen same-type schools in the area, Tiffin ranks fourth by Progress 8 score, placing it in the top five. Its closest academic peers are The Kingston Academy, Tiffin Girls’ School, and Tolworth Girls’ School and Sixth Form, all of which also achieve well above the national average. Tiffin is a boys’ state secondary with a co-educational sixth form, and it is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, the school received 778 applications for 192 places, with 477 of those as first preferences. Only 170 first-preference offers were made, giving an oversubscription ratio of just over four applicants per place. The school’s headteacher is Mike Gascoigne, and it currently holds a Good rating from Ofsted, following its most recent inspection in 2022.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
AddressQueen Elizabeth Road, Kingston, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RL
HeadteacherMike Gascoigne
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Number of Pupils1,200
Free School Meals (FSM)3.1%
School Capacity1,200 / 1,400 (86% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Dining HallArt StudiosSwimming PoolSports HallTheatrePlaying FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteLibraryAstro TurfSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsRoundersFootballMartial ArtsGymnasticsRowingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDebateGardeningArt ClubDuke of EdinburghOrchestraChoirModel United NationsDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tiffin School

Tiffin School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.