The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
62.8
19.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
79%
37.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,178
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 12.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Trust
- KINGSTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sophie Cavanagh
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFern Hill Primary School
Primary · Very close
Latchmere School
Primary · 532m away
St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Teddington School
Secondary · 726m away
Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 880m away
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
Primary · 915m away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 944m away
Educare Small School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Kingston Academy a selective school?
No. The Kingston Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Kingston Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Kingston Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Kingston Academy?
The Kingston Academy currently has 1,178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Kingston Academy take?
The Kingston Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Kingston Academy?
The Kingston Academy is in Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PE, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Kingston Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Kingston Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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