A outstanding free schools school in Kingston upon Thames. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Kingston Academy.
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Non-faith
Head Teacher Sophie Cavanagh welcomes families, notes 10 years since opening in 2015, and highlights strong results (Progress 8 score of +1.1 in 2024) and a reputation as a high-performing, non-selective school. The message references high standards of behaviour and positive parent feedback from Ofsted and Edurio surveys.
The Kingston Academy has a Specialist Resource Provision for children whose primary need is Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) or associated social communication difficulties and who are in receipt of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC). Places to this provision are allocated by the Local Authority in partnership with the school and the offer is for three places per academic year.
The Kingston Academy is a non-selective, non-faith mixed Free School for pupils aged 11 – 18.
Free School (government-funded; no fees mentioned on site)
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