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 secondary schools, of which 4 (36%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 7 rated Good — 100% of secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Tiffin Girls' School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 5 schools in Kingston upon Thames. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Kingston upon Thames follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

11
Total schools
4
Outstanding
36%
Outstanding rate
66.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
50.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Kingston upon Thames?
There are 11 secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames, of which 4 (36%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Kingston upon Thames?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Kingston upon Thames is The Tiffin Girls' School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Kingston upon Thames?
Primary and secondary school applications in Kingston upon Thames are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Kingston upon Thames council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Kingston upon Thames?
36% of secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames are rated Outstanding and 64% are rated Good. 73.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.