King Athelstan Primary School, Kingston upon Thames

In its own words: "We believe in the relentless pursuit of excellence to achieve high standards. We are driven to inspire our school community to be aspirational, ambitious and to “dream big.” We empower children with choices which prepare them for a life of opportunity."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am very lucky to be the Headteacher at this wonderful, welcoming school, supported by a highly skilled and dedicated team of teachers and support staff. We are very proud of the friendly, caring and nurturing ethos of our school where children feel valued and want to learn."

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at King Athelstan Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Kingston upon Thames and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 75% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 44 families put King Athelstan Primary School as their first choice and 127 named it as one of their preferences, for 46 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to King Athelstan Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles); St John's C of E Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 90% maths); St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 87% maths); and Maple Infants' School (0.9 miles, Good).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than King Athelstan Primary School.

34.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (42%), Mixed (14%) and Asian (11%).

The nearest railway station is Kingston Rail Station, about 900 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Athelstan Park (->n), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 738 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kingston upon Thames (240), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, King Athelstan Primary School issued 27 suspensions, 6.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to King Athelstan Primary School are Tiffin School (0.4 miles) and The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles).