Best 3 Secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Richard Challoner School (Secondary) in New Malden; The Tiffin Girls' School (Secondary) in Kingston upon Thames; The Kingston Academy (Secondary) in Kingston upon Thames — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Richard Challoner School, The Tiffin Girls' School and The Kingston Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around New Malden, Surrey and Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Richard Challoner School), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Richard Challoner School (Jan 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,500, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; all within the KINGSTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Richard Challoner School KT3 5PE	The Tiffin Girls' School KT2 5PL	The Kingston Academy KT2 5PE
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Free schools
Location	New Malden Surrey KT3 5PE	Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT2 5PL	Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT2 5PE
Latest Ofsted	1 16 Jan 2023	1 22 Nov 2021	1 3 Jul 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	966	1001	1188
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Kingston upon Thames (314)	Kingston upon Thames (314)	KINGSTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website	www.richardchalloner.com	www.tiffingirls.org	www.thekingstonacademy.org
Telephone	02083305947	02085460773	02084656200
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Richard Challoner School

KT3 5PE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: New Malden
Surrey
KT3 5PE
Ofsted: 1 16 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kingston upon Thames (314)
Website: www.richardchalloner.com
Telephone: 02083305947

The Tiffin Girls' School

KT2 5PL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 5PL
Ofsted: 1 22 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kingston upon Thames (314)
Website: www.tiffingirls.org
Telephone: 02085460773

The Kingston Academy

KT2 5PE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 5PE
Ofsted: 1 3 Jul 2018
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: KINGSTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website: www.thekingstonacademy.org
Telephone: 02084656200

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.