The King's Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Richmond upon Thames. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The King's Church of England Primary School.

Richmond, TW93HJ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

77

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
71.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 84.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
90.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 July 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cumberland Road
Kew
Richmond, TW93HJ

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102921
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cumberland Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3HJ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
391
Free School Meals
9.5% (37 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
84.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
25.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
84.0 (+25.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
25.0 (+17.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.4 (9.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 109.0
2023 109.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
391 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Encouraging every child to reach their full potential – nurtured and supported in a Christian community that lives and learns by the values of Love, Compassion and Respect."

Love Compassion Respect

The King’s School is a Church of England Voluntary Aided primary school. It welcomes children of all faiths or none and promotes a Christian ethos. Weekly Collective Worship is led by vicars from local churches; services are held at St Anne’s; admission to communion courses run for Year 3 and above; school is part of the Church of England family of schools.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Karen Verge welcomes families and describes The King’s School as an inclusive, Christ-centred community with a broad, ambitious curriculum and a focus on Love, Compassion and Respect.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Tag Rugby

Facilities

3G pitch (lunchtime football development sessions) Table tennis tables Climbing frames Play houses Fitzone - 14 station fitness trail Playzone - a natural play area Reflection zone – a quieter space with Tee Pees and a prayer garden

Curriculum Highlights

12 Learning Certainties (Resourceful, Resilient, Motivated, Enthusiastic, Focused, Responsive, Flexible, Inclusive, Independent, Determined, Imaginative, Confident) King's Pedagogical Principles (Rosenshine-based approach) Knowledge and Skill Organisers for units of learning with progression maps Half-termly curriculum webs for parents (on year group pages) and subject knowledge progression maps Outdoor learning opportunities and sustainability focus

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club from 7.45am each day with light, healthy breakfast and quiet games/activities; places bookable via Arbor or by emailing [email protected]; £4.00 per day paid in advance via Arbor. After-school care operated by Rising Stars Childcare (part of the PLL Group) from the end of the school day until 6.00 pm; Ofsted registered (on the Early Years register) and open to all children from Reception to Year 6; children collected from classes or after-school clubs; light, healthy snack provided; places cost £16 per session and should be booked via the PLL Group website www.pllgroup.co.uk.

SEND Provision

The King’s School offers an inclusive SEND provision with high expectations for all. Staff identify suspected SEND early, with support from the SENDCO; provision is delivered in class with targeted support as appropriate; there is an Inclusion Google Classroom with resources/workshops; SIAMS 2024 and Ofsted 2024 cite strong SEND practice; information on Richmond’s SEND provision is available via the Richmond section. For more details, see the SEND Information Report and SEND Policy on the site.

Admissions Criteria

The King’s Church of England Primary School welcomes applications from all members of the community and asks applicants to respect the Christian Ethos of the school. It is a pan-London admissions system school (managed by Achieving for Children for Richmond). The school publishes its Admissions Policy (2025/26, 2026/27, 2027/28) and offers tours (Reception 2026 entry) and in-year admissions information. The school is a Church of England voluntary-aided primary school serving four to eleven year olds.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £4.00 per day (paid in advance via Arbor). After-school care: £16 per session (book via PLL Group).

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