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The Kingston Academy
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE, Kingston upon Thames
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.6 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,178
Capacity
1,188
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 6% nationally and 89% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Additionally, 83% of pupils progress to university, with a notable 27% attending top-third institutions. Parents can feel confident in the school's strong academic reputation and commitment to student success.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 62.8 | Top 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 89% | Top 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 79% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 74% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 59% | Top 7% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 83% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 89 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.1%
White Other15.6%
Asian Chinese11.2%
Other6.9%
Mixed Other5.9%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Asian Indian4.0%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black African1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.42373, -0.30192 · KT2 5PE
School details
Local authorityKingston upon Thames
RegionLondon
URN141862
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.thekingstonacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Kingston Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Kingston Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2018.
Is The Kingston Academy a good school?
The Kingston Academy scores 94.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Kingston Academy in GCSEs?
The Kingston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.8. 89% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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