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Tiffin School
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- Kingston upon Thames KT2 6RL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils work hard to realise these aspirations across the curriculum and achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well in class and around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Staff regularly update their teaching practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers guide sixth-form students in planning university applications.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders encourage pupils to set up their own societies.
Communication: Staff respond to incidents of bullying swiftly and effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are satisfied with the school's efforts in keeping pupils safe.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff respond to incidents of bullying swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident to report any concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: An anonymous reporting system is available for pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Vast range of extracurricular opportunities on offer.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Almost all pupils take advantage of the extensive range of opportunities provided.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils take part in house competitions in sports, music, and literary activities.
Career Counselling Services: Detailed careers advice and guidance to all pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Teachers guide sixth-form students in planning university applications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff are aware of how to find and use information to support pupils effectively.
Subjects Offered: Broad range of subjects; however, some areas like computing need improvement.
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Tiffin School is a Secondary, Boys, Christian school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1444 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 100% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
99.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The will of Thomas Tiffin, dated May 15, 1638, which gave 50 in trust to the Bailiffs and Freemen of Kingston for the purchase of land and/or buildings, the money from which would be used to instruct "any honest poor man's son," is the earliest known reference to the school.
Born in Yalding, Kent, Thomas Tiffin and his brother John were prosperous Kingston brewers.
He diligently acquired land and property in Kingston's current High Street and Fairfield neighbourhood so that by 1641, money was being used to pay for a number of students' annual expenses for clothes and education. (William Cleave bequeathed funds in his will upon his passing in 1667 for the establishment of two schools in Yalding, Kent, and Woodchurch, Cheshire, as well as for the construction of the Almshouses in Old London Road.)
The first Tiffin School was able to be built on the Fairfield thanks to the Endowed Schools Act of 1869, which also authorised the consolidation of the several educational charities in Kingston. (The structure is still in use as St. Joseph's RC Primary School, and Fairfield is still a portion of the Tiffin School's endowed land.)
Under the leadership of Headmaster C J Grist, the school began classes on January 20, 1880.
After the First World War, a location in London Road, Elmfield, was chosen as having enough room, and the Main Building, a new classroom building, was built there. (Elmfield is a Georgian townhouse that is Grade II listed.) In September 1929, the school moved to its current location.
The school became an academy on July 1, 2011.
Only eight head teachers have led the school since 1880, which is a record for a public school.
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Born in Yalding, Kent, Thomas Tiffin and his brother John were prosperous Kingston brewers.
He diligently acquired land and property in Kingston's current High Street and Fairfield neighbourhood so that by 1641, money was being used to pay for a number of students' annual expenses for clothes and education. (William Cleave bequeathed funds in his will upon his passing in 1667 for the establishment of two schools in Yalding, Kent, and Woodchurch, Cheshire, as well as for the construction of the Almshouses in Old London Road.)
The first Tiffin School was able to be built on the Fairfield thanks to the Endowed Schools Act of 1869, which also authorised the consolidation of the several educational charities in Kingston. (The structure is still in use as St. Joseph's RC Primary School, and Fairfield is still a portion of the Tiffin School's endowed land.)
Under the leadership of Headmaster C J Grist, the school began classes on January 20, 1880.
After the First World War, a location in London Road, Elmfield, was chosen as having enough room, and the Main Building, a new classroom building, was built there. (Elmfield is a Georgian townhouse that is Grade II listed.) In September 1929, the school moved to its current location.
The school became an academy on July 1, 2011.
Only eight head teachers have led the school since 1880, which is a record for a public school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 15.1 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 100% | 48% | 58% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 59.20% | - | 5.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.79 | 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 | 80.6 | 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 | 100% | 38.74% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 47.63% | 43.07% |
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 | 85% | 38.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 79% | 21.68% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 82% | 27.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.83 | 3.63 | 2.83 |
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 | 99% | 96.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 130 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 94.71% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 17.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 98% | 53.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.21% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.5% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.93% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | 0.47 | 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 | 79.7 | 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 | 98% | 41.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 50.83% | 45.33% |
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 | 93% | 40.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 89% | 25.78% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 91% | 31.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.82 | 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 | 99% | 96.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 95.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 20.21% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 53.36% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 5.71% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.71% | 2.13% |
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 | 0.79 | 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 | 77.7 | 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 | 95% 4 | 36.75% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 46.63% | 43.41% |
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 | 97% | 36.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 85% 2 | 22.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 93% 3 | 28.13% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.64 | 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 | 99% | 89.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 87.75% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 18.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 91% | 52.25% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 5.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.75% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1% | 2.75% |
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 | 0.98 | 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 | 79 | 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 | 99% 1 | 37.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 45.94% | 42.62% |
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 | 92% | 36.31% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 87% 4 | 24.31% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 90% 2 | 28.75% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.75 | 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 | 100% | 80.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 77.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.58% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 51.92% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 3.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.92% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.42% | 2.05% |
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 | 0.78 | 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 | 76.7 | 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 | 98% | 37.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 46.31% | 43.07% |
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 | 93% | 36.69% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 91% | 27.13% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 92% | 28.5% | 16.26% |
| 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 | 99% | 79.08% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 120 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 38.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 49.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 2.45% |
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 | 46.99 | 33.71 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.18 | 30.89 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 59.20% | 22.3% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 233 | 237 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 62.73% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | SP | 2.82% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 14.36% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 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 | 49.63 | 36.51 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 50.09 | 33.8 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 70.0% | 29.25% | 17.7% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 202 | 352 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 70.3% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.1% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 12.4% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.9% | 10.69% |
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 | 46.56 1 | 32.75 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.61 | 31.56 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 54.3% | 22.83% | 13.07% |
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 | 195 | 228 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 65.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 16.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
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 | 45.64 | 31.01 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.40 | 31.58 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 55.5% | 22.78% | 13.37% |
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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.6% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.9% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.3% | 4.22% |
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 | 45.11 | 30.14 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.41 | 31.8 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 56.9% | 22.63% | 12.64% |
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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 28 | 32.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.7% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 16.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6% | 4.23% |
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Tiffin School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1