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The Kingston Academy
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5PE
The Kingston Academy is a non-selective free school. It has about 1,180 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In May 2018 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Disadvantaged pupils, Representation and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Multi-sensory impairment | Physical disability | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Speech, language and communication |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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