Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service, Kingston upon Thames
Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Kingston upon Thames. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service in detail
Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service in its own words
In its own words: "At Malden Oaks, we're committed to ensuring all our students are offered a wide range of opportunities, regardless of any additional needs they may have."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 47 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 68% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 28% to a further education college.
Who goes there
34.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (67%) and Mixed (16%).
In 2026, 22 pupils (10.5%) received SEN support and 187 (89.5%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Teddington, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dysart Avenue, 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 121 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kingston upon Thames (240).
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Malden Oaks excels at transforming opportunities for young people who have struggled in previous placements. Staff provide the time, resources and understanding each pupil needs to rediscover enjoyment in learning. The school successfully improves attendance and ensures almost all pupils progress into education, employment or training after leaving.
Key Strengths
- Excellent relationships between staff and pupils create a calm, purposeful atmosphere where students feel understood and supported
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils are courteous and considerate, bullying is rare and tackled effectively
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs - staff accurately assess what pupils know and tailor teaching to help them catch up
- Effective careers guidance and high progression rates - almost all pupils move into education, employment or training
- Diverse curriculum including academic and vocational subjects with enriching activities like wildlife exploration and Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clear, sequenced curriculum plans that specify what pupils should learn and in what order, making it harder for teachers to check pupil progress and identify next steps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, wildlife exploration, willow whittling, communal catering
Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service is a pupil referral unit for young people aged 11-19 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school has been rated as Good overall, with Outstanding behaviour and attitudes.
At a Glance
34.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service
6Oaks Celebrates Outstanding Student Achievements
13 Aug 2026
National Careers Week (2nd March to 6 March)
10 Mar 2026
Malden Oaks Exam Results 2025
21 Aug 2025
GCSE RESULTS 2024
22 Aug 2024
Christmas Card Competition
14 Dec 2023
OFSTED INSPECTION REPORT
25 Sep 2023
From Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 15 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kingston upon Thames is 41 (the median across 65 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Kingston upon Thames
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Kingston upon Thames
Across Kingston upon Thames council
Places available
2,116
Applications
1,895
Got 1st preference
69.3%
Got preferred school
95.8%
All secondary applications across Kingston upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
187
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
125
Boys
84
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
62
Teachers
3.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,429
Mean salary
2026 data
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Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service
What is Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service's Ofsted rating?
Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service?
No fixed boundary. When Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service is oversubscribed, Kingston upon Thames allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service?
Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service has around 209 pupils on roll. 35% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service?
Apply through Kingston upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 15 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kingston upon Thames is 41 (the median across 65 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service?
Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service is at The Dukes Centre, Dukes Avenue, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5QY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)