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The Kingston Academy

State school · Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,168 pupils

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,168 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Sophie Cavanagh

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Latchmere School 28 %
Fern Hill Primary School 18 %
Other 15 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Alexandra Primary School 9 %
St Luke's CofE Primary School 7 %
Unknown 6 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill 5 %
St Agatha's Catholic Primary School 4 %
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School 3 %
King Athelstan Primary School 2 %
Coombe Hill Junior School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
88%
LA avg.
83%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
24%
LA avg.
35%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
69
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,168
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Richmond Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 5PE
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Telephone: 020 8465 6200

Email: enquiries@thekingstonacademy.org

Website: http://www.thekingstonacademy.org

Local authority: Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

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School data & information The Kingston Academy Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE
1,168 Pupil numbers
13 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
26 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
69 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
88%
LA avg.
83%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
62.10
LA avg.
59.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

1.16 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 175 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 96 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 7
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 175 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
24%
LA avg.
35%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
38.77
LA avg.
39.93
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 11 A
Psychology GCE A level 17 A
Physics GCE A level 20 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 8 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 9 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 59 B
Logic / Philosophy GCE A level 6 B
History GCE A level 28 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 15 B
English Literature GCE A level 10 B
Economics GCE A level 24 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 15 B
Chemistry GCE A level 29 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 10 A
Biology GCE A level 25 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 12 A

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Kingston Academy is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 15 and has 15 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
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