Schools across Kingston upon Thames
Local authority · 66 schools across 9 towns
66
35 primary · 11 secondary
30,531
96% capacity used
19
7 outstanding · 12 good
31,833
1,302 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
70.0%
KS2 Maths
70.0%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,546 spare places
Secondary Schools
525 over capacity
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.0%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.5%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
48
2024/25
Absence trend across Kingston upon Thames schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
94%
Plans Issued
277
Assessment Requests
370
Tribunal Cases
9
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
12
Lodged
(0.5%)
3
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
8
Lodged
(0.5%)
3
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
41
Lodged
(1.7%)
36
Heard
4
Successful
(11%)
Total
53
Lodged
(1.1%)
39
Heard
4
Successful
(10%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.