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The Kingston Academy
- Secondary
- Kingston upon Thames KT2 5PE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make very strong progress across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and are respectful.
Academic Progress: Pupils perform extremely well across subjects, including in the sixth form
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. They are focused, courteous, and want to work hard
Qualifications and Training: New teachers feel valued and supported.
Current Educational Practices: Staff are given excellent opportunities to develop their practice.
Strengths and Challenges: High aspirations and excellent subject knowledge.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have high expectations and strong subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Teachers skilfully question pupils, challenging them to think more
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality support for SEND pupils, integration into school
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through various roles.
Communication: Pupils benefit from regular communication about progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are extremely positive about the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents volunteer in reading programs, active engagement
Communication: Well-implemented initiatives to involve parents with student progress
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns raised are dealt with swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders waste no time tackling priorities to improve learning.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum
Managing Bullying and Safety: Any bullying is dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe, rare bullying instances handled swiftly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School promotes ‘ready, respectful, safe’ culture
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide-ranging programme including sports and creative workshops.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities enhance personal and social skills.
Extracurricular Offerings: Vast range of clubs, trips, and sports including international tours
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enables wide range of activities with focus on personal development
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive sports provision and facilities
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers advice and guidance.
Career Counselling Services: Partnerships with local education providers offer broad opportunities
Preparation for Sixth Form: High achievement and support in sixth form studies
Managing and Supporting SEND: High-quality support tailored to needs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Integrates SEND pupils with high-quality support and independence
Subjects Offered: Broad range including vocational options like PE and music
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About Us
The Kingston Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1168 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 72% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Kingston Academy's guiding principles are that everyone will be appreciated, we expect greatness, we will learn from the best, and we will always work to get better. The goal is to establish a school in North Kingston that meets the requirements of the neighbourhood and rises to the occasion. The Kingston Academy will be a place where students' aspirations know no bounds, where they produce excellent results, and where their reputation is unmatched. We think that aspirations matter, parents matter, that the physical environment affects learning, that schools require good partnerships to flourish, and that intellect is not fixed. All students will love studying, make great progress, achieve high standards, and get assistance in developing into self-assured people and responsible citizens. Strong leadership, an inclusive attitude and practise, outstanding teaching, and a broad and balanced curriculum in a local school will be advantageous to all students. You can find the guiding principles that will apply to The Kingston Academy here.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.80 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 38.74% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 47.63% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 38.53% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 21.68% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 27.37% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.37 | 3.63 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 96.5% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 130 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 94.71% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 17.5% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 53.57% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 7.21% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 16.5% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.93% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.79% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.96 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 41.44% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 50.83% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 40.78% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 45% | 25.78% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 65% | 31.83% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.89 | 3.93 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 96.86% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 95.5% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 20.21% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 53.36% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 5.71% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 16.5% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.71% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.75% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.63% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 36.38% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 22.38% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 28.13% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.62 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.58% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.75% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.08% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 52.25% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.83% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.75% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.88% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.94% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 36.31% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 24.31% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 28.75% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.62 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.25% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.58% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 51.92% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.33% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.67% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.92% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.42% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.5% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.31% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 36.69% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 27.13% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 28.5% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.08% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 120 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 38.67% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.5% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.75% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.2 | 33.71 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.65 | 30.89 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.70% | 22.3% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1 | 237 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 62.73% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.82% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14.36% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.55% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.95 | 36.51 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.18 | 33.8 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.2% | 29.25% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 352 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 70.3% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.1% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12.4% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.9% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 30.14 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.8 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 22.63% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 32.6% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.7% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 16.6% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Kingston Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1