Tiffin School
School summary
A superselective boys' grammar in Kingston upon Thames, Tiffin School earns its place among the country's most academically demanding state schools through a competitive two-stage entrance test. With 1,462 boys on a roll built for 1,400, it runs comfortably over its intended capacity, a sign of sustained demand for its 180 annual places. Just over 30% of pupils speak English as an additional language, reflecting a broad and diverse intake drawn from across the area. Ofsted rated the school Good overall at its most recent inspection, with behaviour, personal development and the sixth form all judged Outstanding.
How hard is it to get in?
Exceptionally competitive · 5 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand here is among the very highest of any selective school in England - a strong exam performance matters more than at almost any other school.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
79.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
98%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 24 May 2022
Teaching & academics
Results sit far above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 79.1 against a national average of 46.9, and 98% of pupils securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths, where the national figure is 47%. This is the kind of consistency that follows a genuinely selective intake combined with strong teaching, which Ofsted judged Good. The Outstanding sixth form rating points to a well-supported transition into A-level study and beyond.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 1.71%
- EHC plans
- 0.82%
- English as additional language
- 30.2%
- Free school meals
- 3.1%
Schools nearby
The Tiffin Girls' School
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington, Greater London
Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington, Greater London
The Henrietta Barnett School
London, Greater London
Kingston Grammar School
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Berrylands School
Kingston upon Thames, London
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Tiffin School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.