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The Kingston Academy
Outstandinggraded 18/04/2024Ages 11–191,178 pupilsFaithNone
The Kingston Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Kingston upon Thames. The school has around 1,178 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/04/2024, The Kingston Academy was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +1.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 62.1 and 76% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames can view The Kingston Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 18/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 862.8
England avg 45.1 · was 62.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+1.2
Grade 5+ English & maths79%
England avg 45% · was 76% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths89%
England avg 65% · was 88% in 2023/24
EBacc entry74%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.89
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.1
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 36.9
AAB or better20%
Retention90%
Value added+0.23
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.4
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake11.5%
Free school meals11.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language29.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Kingston upon Thames
All schools in Kingston upon Thames →Fern Hill Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.0 miThe Tiffin Girls' SchoolOutstanding · 0.1 miLatchmere SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt Agatha's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miSt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miEducare Small School0.7 mi
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