Kingston upon Thames
52 state-funded schools with 26,513 pupils on roll, in the London region. Every school’s page has its published figures against Kingston upon Thames and England.
- Primary
- 35
- Secondary
- 11
- Special
- 4
- Alternative provision
- 1
- Nursery
- 1
- Maintained
- 27
- Academies
- 23
- Free schools
- 2
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Kingston upon Thames against England
Published figures for the authority’s schools, set against the same kind of school across England.
All state-funded schools
Overall absence
2024/255.8%
- England
- 6.8%
1.0 percentage point lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 2018/19 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 2020/21 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 2021/22 | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| 2022/23 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| 2023/24 | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| 2024/25 | 5.8% | 6.8% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2515.0%
- England
- 18.1%
3.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 8.1% | 11.2% |
| 2018/19 | 8.2% | 10.9% |
| 2020/21 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| 2021/22 | 17.8% | 22.5% |
| 2022/23 | 16.6% | 21.2% |
| 2023/24 | 15.5% | 20.0% |
| 2024/25 | 15.0% | 18.1% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/251.5%
- England
- 2.4%
0.9 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| 2018/19 | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| 2020/21 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| 2021/22 | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| 2022/23 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| 2023/24 | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| 2024/25 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/253.10
- England
- 10.88
7.78 lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 1.84 | 5.08 |
| 2018/19 | 2.21 | 5.36 |
| 2019/20 | 1.37 | 3.76 |
| 2020/21 | 1.32 | 4.25 |
| 2021/22 | 1.60 | 6.91 |
| 2022/23 | 1.73 | 9.33 |
| 2023/24 | 2.13 | 11.31 |
| 2024/25 | 3.10 | 10.88 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.03
- England
- 0.12
0.09 lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| 2018/19 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| 2019/20 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| 2020/21 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 2021/22 | 0.03 | 0.08 |
| 2022/23 | 0.04 | 0.11 |
| 2023/24 | 0.03 | 0.13 |
| 2024/25 | 0.03 | 0.12 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2515.2%
- England
- 25.7%
10.5 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 12.8% | 22.5% |
| 2022/23 | 13.9% | 23.8% |
| 2023/24 | 14.4% | 24.6% |
| 2024/25 | 15.2% | 25.7% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2511.8%
- England
- 14.0%
2.2 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| 2022/23 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 2023/24 | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| 2024/25 | 11.8% | 14.0% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/255.7%
- England
- 5.2%
0.5 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| 2022/23 | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 2024/25 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2534.2%
- England
- 21.4%
12.8 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 32.7% | 19.6% |
| 2022/23 | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| 2023/24 | 34.0% | 20.8% |
| 2024/25 | 34.2% | 21.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2618.1
- England
- 18.5
0.4 lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 18.4 | 18.4 |
| 2018/19 | 18.5 | 18.6 |
| 2019/20 | 18.6 | 18.8 |
| 2020/21 | 18.3 | 18.5 |
| 2021/22 | 18.6 | 18.5 |
| 2022/23 | 18.2 | 18.5 |
| 2023/24 | 18.1 | 18.6 |
| 2024/25 | 18.2 | 18.6 |
| 2025/26 | 18.1 | 18.5 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Teacher sickness absence
2024/254.4 days
- England
- 5.0 days
0.6 days lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 3.0 days | 4.0 days |
| 2018/19 | 3.3 days | 4.0 days |
| 2019/20 | Not published | Not published |
| 2020/21 | 3.3 days | 3.9 days |
| 2021/22 | 5.2 days | 6.3 days |
| 2022/23 | 3.9 days | 5.2 days |
| 2023/24 | 4.4 days | 5.3 days |
| 2024/25 | 4.4 days | 5.0 days |
Days lost to sickness absence in the school year, averaged across all teachers. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2024/25.
Primary schools
Overall absence
2024/254.7%
- England
- 5.2%
0.5 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| 2018/19 | 3.5% | 4.0% |
| 2020/21 | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| 2021/22 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| 2022/23 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| 2023/24 | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| 2024/25 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2511.1%
- England
- 13.0%
1.9 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| 2018/19 | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| 2020/21 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| 2021/22 | 14.5% | 17.7% |
| 2022/23 | 13.0% | 16.2% |
| 2023/24 | 11.8% | 14.6% |
| 2024/25 | 11.1% | 13.0% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/250.8%
- England
- 0.9%
0.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| 2018/19 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| 2020/21 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021/22 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| 2022/23 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| 2023/24 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| 2024/25 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/251.28
- England
- 2.47
1.19 lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.29 | 1.40 |
| 2018/19 | 0.58 | 1.41 |
| 2019/20 | 0.43 | 1.00 |
| 2020/21 | 0.34 | 0.99 |
| 2021/22 | 0.51 | 1.42 |
| 2022/23 | 0.58 | 1.81 |
| 2023/24 | 0.85 | 2.27 |
| 2024/25 | 1.28 | 2.47 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.00
- England
- 0.03
0.03 lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| 2018/19 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| 2019/20 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| 2020/21 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| 2021/22 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| 2022/23 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| 2023/24 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| 2024/25 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Reading, writing and maths: expected standard
2025/26 (provisional)68%
- England
- 63%
5 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 66% | 59% |
| 2022/23 | 69% | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 68% | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 67% | 63% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 68% | 63% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 2 who met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 2 attainment, 2025/26.
Reading, writing and maths: higher standard
2025/26 (provisional)13%
- England
- 9%
4 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 11% | 7% |
| 2022/23 | 14% | 8% |
| 2023/24 | 13% | 8% |
| 2024/25 | 13% | 8% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 13% | 9% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 2 who met the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 2 attainment, 2025/26.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2515.1%
- England
- 24.7%
9.6 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 13.6% | 23.1% |
| 2022/23 | 14.5% | 24.0% |
| 2023/24 | 14.5% | 24.3% |
| 2024/25 | 15.1% | 24.7% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2514.3%
- England
- 15.0%
0.7 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 11.8% | 13.0% |
| 2022/23 | 12.8% | 13.5% |
| 2023/24 | 13.4% | 14.1% |
| 2024/25 | 14.3% | 15.0% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/253.8%
- England
- 3.5%
0.3 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| 2022/23 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| 2023/24 | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| 2024/25 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2537.8%
- England
- 23.4%
14.4 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 35.2% | 21.2% |
| 2022/23 | 36.7% | 22.0% |
| 2023/24 | 37.6% | 22.8% |
| 2024/25 | 37.8% | 23.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2621.3
- England
- 21.2
0.1 higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 21.1 | 21.3 |
| 2018/19 | 21.0 | 21.4 |
| 2019/20 | 20.9 | 21.4 |
| 2020/21 | 20.5 | 21.1 |
| 2021/22 | 21.1 | 21.0 |
| 2022/23 | 20.3 | 21.1 |
| 2023/24 | 21.1 | 21.2 |
| 2024/25 | 21.3 | 21.3 |
| 2025/26 | 21.3 | 21.2 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Secondary schools
Overall absence
2024/256.7%
- England
- 8.4%
1.7 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| 2018/19 | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| 2020/21 | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021/22 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| 2022/23 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| 2023/24 | 6.8% | 8.9% |
| 2024/25 | 6.7% | 8.4% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2518.3%
- England
- 23.4%
5.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 9.9% | 13.9% |
| 2018/19 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| 2020/21 | 10.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021/22 | 20.9% | 27.7% |
| 2022/23 | 19.8% | 26.5% |
| 2023/24 | 18.5% | 25.6% |
| 2024/25 | 18.3% | 23.4% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/252.1%
- England
- 3.9%
1.8 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| 2018/19 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| 2020/21 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2021/22 | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| 2022/23 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2023/24 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| 2024/25 | 2.1% | 3.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/254.94
- England
- 21.24
16.30 lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 3.97 | 10.13 |
| 2018/19 | 4.39 | 10.75 |
| 2019/20 | 2.45 | 7.43 |
| 2020/21 | 2.47 | 8.48 |
| 2021/22 | 2.82 | 13.96 |
| 2022/23 | 2.89 | 18.90 |
| 2023/24 | 3.42 | 22.61 |
| 2024/25 | 4.94 | 21.24 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.07
- England
- 0.23
0.16 lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| 2018/19 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| 2019/20 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| 2020/21 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 2021/22 | 0.07 | 0.16 |
| 2022/23 | 0.08 | 0.22 |
| 2023/24 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| 2024/25 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Attainment 8
2025/26 (provisional)60.8
- England
- 47.4
13.4 higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 61.5 | 49.8 |
| 2022/23 | 60.1 | 47.2 |
| 2023/24 | 60.6 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 60.6 | 47.1 |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 60.8 | 47.4 |
The average of pupils' points across eight GCSE-level qualifications, with English and maths counted twice. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
English and maths: grade 4 or above
2025/26 (provisional)84%
- England
- 66%
18 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 84% | 70% |
| 2022/23 | 83% | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 85% | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 85% | 66% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 84% | 66% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 4 with grade 4 or above in both English and maths. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
English and maths: grade 5 or above
2025/26 (provisional)70%
- England
- 48%
22 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 71% | 51% |
| 2022/23 | 68% | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 72% | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 71% | 47% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 70% | 48% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 4 with grade 5 or above in both English and maths. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2514.2%
- England
- 25.8%
11.6 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 11.5% | 20.9% |
| 2022/23 | 12.5% | 22.7% |
| 2023/24 | 13.3% | 24.1% |
| 2024/25 | 14.2% | 25.8% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/259.6%
- England
- 13.4%
3.8 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 7.0% | 11.9% |
| 2022/23 | 8.3% | 12.4% |
| 2023/24 | 10.0% | 12.9% |
| 2024/25 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/253.0%
- England
- 3.1%
0.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| 2022/23 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 2023/24 | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2024/25 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2531.5%
- England
- 19.2%
12.3 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 30.2% | 17.5% |
| 2022/23 | 31.0% | 18.1% |
| 2023/24 | 30.8% | 18.6% |
| 2024/25 | 31.5% | 19.2% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2617.6
- England
- 17.3
0.3 higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| 2018/19 | 17.2 | 16.8 |
| 2019/20 | 17.5 | 17.2 |
| 2020/21 | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| 2021/22 | 17.8 | 17.1 |
| 2022/23 | 17.7 | 17.2 |
| 2023/24 | 17.5 | 17.4 |
| 2024/25 | 17.7 | 17.3 |
| 2025/26 | 17.6 | 17.3 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Special schools
Overall absence
2024/2512.7%
- England
- 12.8%
0.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| 2018/19 | 9.2% | 10.1% |
| 2020/21 | 10.2% | 15.2% |
| 2021/22 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 2022/23 | 14.0% | 13.0% |
| 2023/24 | 14.5% | 13.0% |
| 2024/25 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2539.3%
- England
- 35.3%
4.0 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 25.7% | 29.6% |
| 2018/19 | 26.9% | 28.8% |
| 2020/21 | 33.4% | 48.9% |
| 2021/22 | 40.7% | 40.4% |
| 2022/23 | 46.2% | 38.3% |
| 2023/24 | 43.3% | 37.2% |
| 2024/25 | 39.3% | 35.3% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/254.6%
- England
- 6.9%
2.3 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 2.6% | 4.4% |
| 2018/19 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 2020/21 | 3.0% | 5.6% |
| 2021/22 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| 2022/23 | 4.4% | 6.2% |
| 2023/24 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 2024/25 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/254.10
- England
- 12.32
8.22 lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 3.82 | 12.34 |
| 2018/19 | 3.10 | 11.32 |
| 2019/20 | 4.85 | 7.76 |
| 2020/21 | 2.11 | 7.29 |
| 2021/22 | 2.65 | 9.60 |
| 2022/23 | 4.91 | 10.99 |
| 2023/24 | 3.91 | 12.62 |
| 2024/25 | 4.10 | 12.32 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.00
- England
- 0.08
0.08 lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| 2018/19 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| 2019/20 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| 2020/21 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| 2021/22 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| 2022/23 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| 2023/24 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| 2024/25 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2536.5%
- England
- 48.8%
12.3 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 27.7% | 44.4% |
| 2022/23 | 32.7% | 45.6% |
| 2023/24 | 32.8% | 47.1% |
| 2024/25 | 36.5% | 48.8% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/251.9%
- England
- 0.5%
1.4 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2022/23 | 2.4% | 0.8% |
| 2023/24 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| 2024/25 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/2598.1%
- England
- 99.5%
1.4 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 98.7% | 99.1% |
| 2022/23 | 97.6% | 99.2% |
| 2023/24 | 97.5% | 99.3% |
| 2024/25 | 98.1% | 99.5% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2527.9%
- England
- 14.4%
13.5 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 25.9% | 14.5% |
| 2022/23 | 25.9% | 14.4% |
| 2023/24 | 27.0% | 14.4% |
| 2024/25 | 27.9% | 14.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/266.4
- England
- 7.3
0.9 lower than England.
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| Year | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| 2018/19 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| 2019/20 | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| 2020/21 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| 2021/22 | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| 2022/23 | 6.4 | 7.0 |
| 2023/24 | 5.8 | 7.1 |
| 2024/25 | 6.1 | 7.3 |
| 2025/26 | 6.4 | 7.3 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Schools in Kingston upon Thames
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Showing 52 of 52 schools in Kingston upon Thames.
| School | Phase | Type | Town | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Kingston upon Thames | 462 |
| Bedelsford School | Special | Academy | Kingston upon Thames | 169 |
| Burlington Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Maintained | New Malden | 462 |
| Burlington Junior School | Primary | Maintained | New Malden | 474 |
| Castle Hill Primary School | Primary | Academy | Chessington | 514 |
| Chessington School | Secondary | Academy | Chessington | 653 |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Surbiton | 405 |
| Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School | Primary | Maintained | New Malden | 354 |
| Coombe Boys' School | Secondary | Academy | New Malden | 1,007 |
| Coombe Girls' School | Secondary | Academy | New Malden | 1,500 |
| Coombe Hill Infant School | Primary | Maintained | Kingston upon Thames | 271 |
| Coombe Hill Junior School | Primary | Maintained | Kingston upon Thames | 357 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | Academy | New Malden | 405 |
| Dysart School | Special | Academy | Surbiton | 199 |
| Ellingham Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Chessington | 276 |
| Fern Hill Primary School | Primary | Academy | Kingston upon Thames | 663 |
| Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Maintained | Surbiton | 655 |
| Green Lane Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Academy | Worcester Park | 407 |
| King Athelstan Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Kingston upon Thames | 382 |
| King's Oak Primary School | Primary | Maintained | New Malden | 393 |
| Knollmead Primary School | Primary | Academy | Surbiton | 248 |
| Latchmere School | Primary | Academy | Kingston upon Thames | 710 |
| Lime Tree Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Kingston upon Thames | 203 |
| Lovelace Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Chessington | 530 |
| Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Maintained | New Malden | 341 |
| Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service | Alternative provision | Maintained | Kingston upon Thames | 209 |
| Malden Parochial CofE Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Worcester Park | 231 |
| Maple Infants' School | Primary | Maintained | Surbiton | 284 |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | Primary | Academy | Surbiton | 376 |
| Richard Challoner School | Secondary | Academy | New Malden | 1,079 |
| Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Academy | London | 155 |
| Southborough High School | Secondary | Academy | Surbiton | 935 |
| Spring School | Special | Free school | Kingston upon Thames | 55 |
| St Agatha's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Academy | Kingston upon Thames | 330 |
| St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School | Primary | Maintained | Surbiton | 357 |
| St John's C of E Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Kingston upon Thames | 210 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Academy | Kingston upon Thames | 228 |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Kingston upon Thames | 235 |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Chessington | 170 |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Surbiton | 403 |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Chessington | 209 |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill | Primary | Maintained | Kingston upon Thames | 334 |
| St Philip's School | Special | Academy | Chessington | 187 |
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School | Nursery | Maintained | Surbiton | 122 |
| The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | Academy | Surbiton | 1,212 |
| The Holy Cross School | Secondary | Academy | New Malden | 994 |
| The Kingston Academy | Secondary | Free school | Kingston upon Thames | 1,213 |
| The Tiffin Girls' School | Secondary | Academy | Kingston upon Thames | 1,267 |
| Tiffin School | Secondary | Academy | Kingston upon Thames | 1,478 |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form | Secondary | Academy | Surbiton | 1,529 |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Maintained | Tolworth | 292 |
| Tolworth Junior School | Primary | Maintained | Surbiton | 379 |