Kingston Grammar School
Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London · KT2 6PY
Founded in 1561, Kingston Grammar School has roots stretching back over four and a half centuries, and today educates around 1,010 boys and girls aged 11 to 18 in Kingston upon Thames. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, with compliance requirements met. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly nine to one is generous for a school of this size, allowing close attention in the classroom. A sizeable sixth form of 321 students gives the upper years real presence within the community.
1,010
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£28,620
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 1,010
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 9
- Location
- Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
- Website
- http://www.kgs.org.uk
- Telephone
- 0208 547 1499
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head master Mr Stephen Lehec
Latest results
Attainment 8
43.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
92%
A-level A*-A
75%
A-level A*-B
93%
Teaching & academics
Results at the top end are strong: 92% of GCSE grades fall between 9 and 7, and at A-level 75% of entries reach A*-A, rising to 93% at A*-B. Popular A-level choices lean towards the sciences and quantitative subjects, with Mathematics, Economics, Chemistry and the three sciences all well represented alongside History and Psychology. The school offers the EPQ as well as GCSEs and A-levels, and an unusually broad range of modern languages including French, Spanish, German, Italian and Russian. Around a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is used to working with a range of learning needs.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 321
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 24.84%
- EHC plans
- 0.11%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Rowing is the headline sport here, a defining part of school life. Scholarships are offered across Art, Music, Sport, Drama and Design & Technology, signalling where co-curricular strengths lie and giving talented applicants a route in.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1561
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Lower school students (first to third year) are not permitted to use mobile phones during the school day (8.15am - 3.45pm), unless given specific permission by staff in exceptional circumstances. Upper school students (fourth and fifth year) may use their phones at break and lunch in Hawkes or the learning centre for school purposes only. Sixth form students may use their phones in the sixth form café at any time. They may occasionally be used in lessons under direct instruction by the teacher as an alternative to using a laptop device.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £28,620
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 December 2024
The last word
A long-established, academically selective co-educational school where high grades and a notable rowing tradition sit side by side. Best suited to families seeking a close-knit teaching environment with strong sixth-form provision.
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Kingston Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Kingston Grammar School located?
Kingston Grammar School is located at London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY.
What type of school is Kingston Grammar School?
Kingston Grammar School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Kingston Grammar School?
Kingston Grammar School has approximately 1,010 pupils on roll.
What is Kingston Grammar School's inspection rating?
Kingston Grammar School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 3 December 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.