The Kingston Academy
Secondary · Free schools · Ages 11–19 · Kingston upon Thames
The Kingston Academy is a secondary school in Kingston upon Thames for ages 11–19 (free schools). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 18 April 2024. Kingston upon Thames has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2023 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PE
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Kingston upon Thames
- Pupils on roll
- 1,213 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 11.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 18 April 2024
Strengths
- “This is an exceptional school where the values of ‘community, character, ambition’ are fully realised.”
- “Inclusion is at the heart of the school’s work, and those who work here go ‘above and beyond’ to ensure that pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, become high achievers and well-rounded individuals.”
- “Leaders have very high expectations of pupils.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 May 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 79% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 62.8 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 306 first-preference applications, 210 offers in total, 151 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Year 7 2023, as Kingston upon Thames published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Kingston upon Thames.
- The Tiffin Girls' School 0.1 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Tiffin School 0.9 mi Good Last distance published
- The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre 1.9 mi Improved significantly Last distance published
- Coombe Girls' School 1.9 mi Good Last distance published
- The Holy Cross School 2.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Coombe Boys' School 3.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Richard Challoner School 3.1 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Southborough High School 3.3 mi Good Last distance published