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Kingston upon Thames Private schools
Kingston Grammar School
London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY
Kingston Grammar School is a private secondary-stage school in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Kingston Grammar School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Royal Charter foundation in 1561 gives Kingston Grammar School a long civic history, with roots reaching into Kingston's medieval past. The Lovekyn Chapel, built in 1309 and still belonging to the school, remains in use for music, readings and events. That historical setting frames an 11-to-19 education with a distinctly active present.
KGS combines a broad Lower School, GCSE and Sixth Form curriculum with more than 100 clubs and activities. Music, drama, community service, enterprise and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award sit alongside strong sporting opportunities. Ditton Field in Thames Ditton provides hockey astros, pitches, courts and a rowing boathouse, while the six-house system gives competition and leadership a daily structure.
The main entry points are 11+ and 16+, using the school's online application process; other year groups are discussed directly with Admissions. Guidance covers entrance examinations, Sixth Form entry, scholarships, fees and fee assistance. There is no boarding provision, so the offer is a day-school route with substantial Sixth Form breadth and riverside sport.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 43.5 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 53.4% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Kingston upon Thames and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 43.5
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2.56
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Kingston upon Thames and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-19
- Head Master
- Mr S R Lehec
- Pupil roll
- 1,006 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- London Road, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
- Postcode
- KT2 6PY
- Area
- Kingston upon Thames
School leadership
- Head Master
- Mr S R Lehec
School contact
- School phone
- 02085465875
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- registrar@kgs.org.uk
- Admissions phone
- 02085465875
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £9,750 per term for tuition, including VAT, in 2026/27
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Year 7 (11+) registration deadline for 2027 entry
5 October 2026
Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: 2027.
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Year 7 (11+) entrance exam for 2027 entry
November 2026
Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: 2027.
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Year 7 (11+) interview timing for 2027 entry
January 2027
Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: 2027.
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Year 7 (11+) offer timing for 2027 entry
February 2027
Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: 2027.
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Year 7 (11+) acceptance deadline for 2027 entry
First week of March 2027
Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: 2027.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 43.5 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.56 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 53.4% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 50.31 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 3 December 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 3 December 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Kingston Grammar School handle admissions?
Kingston Grammar School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Kingston Grammar School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Kingston Grammar School?
Year 7 (11+) registration deadline for 2027 entry: 5 October 2026. Year 7 (11+) entrance exam for 2027 entry: November 2026. Year 7 (11+) interview timing for 2027 entry: January 2027. Year 7 (11+) offer timing for 2027 entry: February 2027. Year 7 (11+) acceptance deadline for 2027 entry: First week of March 2027
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Kingston Grammar School?
Kingston Grammar School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 3 December 2024.