Best Secondary Schools in Kingston upon Thames 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 11 schools across Kingston upon Thames. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Kingston upon Thames has 11 open secondary schools. Of the 11 with a published Ofsted inspection, 4 (36%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 100% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, The Tiffin Girls' School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Kingston upon Thames follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

11
Total schools
4
Outstanding (historic grade)
36%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
66.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
50.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 The Tiffin Girls' School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Tiffin School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 The Kingston Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 88 View school
4. Richard Challoner School
Secondary
 Outstanding 84 View school
5. Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Secondary
 Outstanding 82 View school
6. The Holy Cross School
Secondary
 Good 77 View school
7. Coombe Girls' School
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
8. Coombe Boys' School
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
9. The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
10. Southborough High School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
11. Chessington School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Best primary schools in Kingston upon ThamesTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in Kingston upon ThamesTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in Kingston upon ThamesPrimary & secondary combined Primary schools in Kingston upon ThamesReception–Year 6 only How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Kingston upon Thames?
There are 11 open secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames (closed schools are excluded). 4 of the 11 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Kingston upon Thames is The Tiffin Girls' School. The full ranked table above lists the top 11 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Kingston upon Thames?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Kingston upon Thames?
Primary and secondary applications in Kingston upon Thames are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Kingston upon Thames council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.