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Tiffin School

Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RL

A selective boys grammar school in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, serving ages 11-18 with a sixth form and around 1,462 pupils on roll.

Grammar school Boys Academy converter Ages 11-18 Sixth form Individual
UK rank
UK Rank #28
Year 7 places
180
Competition ?
High
Ofsted ?
Good
11+ route
Individual
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At a glance

Key facts

GCSE rank
UK Rank #28
Sector
Grammar school
Admissions
Boys only
Assessment
Individual
Places in Year 7
180
Competition ?
High
Catchment
You can apply from any area, but living in the published local area gives priority for some or all places.
Ofsted ?
Good

Overview

Tiffin School is a large 11-18 selective boys' grammar school in Kingston upon Thames, with girls admitted to the sixth form and about 1,462 pupils on roll. Its official values page gives the school a distinctive voice: belonging, learning and giving are tied to the historic motto "faire sans dire", or doing without saying. The result is a profile that is academic, but also deliberately modest about service, generosity and integrity.

The school describes a rich curriculum and a co-curricular experience that reaches well beyond lessons. Sport, trips, house life, theatre, music, careers, pastoral care, SEND support and safeguarding all sit within Tiffin Life, while the school site includes performance space and a strong public identity around arts and sport. The sixth form has its own admissions, prospectus, course guide, destinations and A level results material.

Tiffin's sixth-form academic outcomes are a major part of the story, but the values material adds a more human register. It talks about curiosity, creativity, empathy, humility, kindness and community, and it connects learning to leadership, teamwork, resilience and friendships formed outside the classroom.

Year 7 entry has 180 places and uses Tiffin's two-stage test process. Stage One is computer-marked English and maths; Stage Two is written English and maths, and allocation uses a combined score with Priority Area rules and limited sport and music aptitude places. Published measures include Ofsted Good with Outstanding sixth form provision, +0.86 Progress 8, 99.4% grade 5+ in English and maths and 66.7% AAB or better at A level.

Key points
Assessment route
Individual across a 2-stage process, covering English and Maths.
Places and demand
180 places in Year 7 and High
Catchment
You can apply from any area, but living in the published local area gives priority for some or all places.
Results
99.4% grade 5+ in English and maths and 79.1 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 66.7% AAB or better and 80% in higher education.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Kingston upon Thames and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Tiffin School, Kingston upon Thames, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
79.1
Grade 5+ English and maths
99.4%
EBacc APS
7.61
EBacc entry
85%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Kingston upon Thames and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Tiffin School, Kingston upon Thames, and England. 100 80 60 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

Destinations

Latest 2024/25 Year 11 destination mix compared with Kingston upon Thames and England.

Education Apprenticeships Employment Other / unknown
Destinations stacked bar comparison Year 11 destinations for Tiffin School, Kingston upon Thames, and England across education, apprenticeships, employment, and other or unknown destinations. 0 50 100 School Local auth. England

School details
Sector
Grammar school
School type
Academy converter
Application
Local authority CAF
Gender
Boys only
Age range
11-18
Headteacher
Mr Garth Williams
Pupil roll
1,462 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Trust
Tiffin School
FSM ?
3.1%
EAL ?
30.2%
EHCP ?
0.8%

Facilities

Theatre

Extracurriculars

Sport

Ethnicity

Pupil ethnicity

Whole-school roll of 1,462 pupils; 1,455 had a recorded ethnic group.

White 37.3% Asian 36.6% Mixed 19.1% Black 1.3% Other 5.3% Unclassified 0.5%

Location and contact

Address

Address
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Postcode
KT2 6RL
Area
Kingston upon Thames
Exam area
Kingston upon Thames 11+

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Garth Williams

School contact

School email
office@tiffin.kingston.sch.uk
School phone
02085464638

Admissions contact

Admissions email
Year7admissions@tiffin.kingston.sch.uk
Admissions phone
02085464638
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Admissions
Year 7 places
180 places (2025 entry)
Applications listed
778 applications (2025 entry)
First preferences
477 first preferences (2025 entry)
Competition ?
High
Who can apply
You can apply from any area, but living in the published local area gives priority for some or all places.
Published score threshold
50 (2025 entry)
Pass mark note
The combined score is 50% English and 50% maths. The future cut-off is the lowest combined score of any boy gaining a Year 7 place before the end of the 2027-28 academic year.

A two-stage test route applies. Stage One is computer-marked English and maths; Stage Two is written English and maths. Allocation uses the combined score, with Priority Area and limited sport/music aptitude priority.

Priority Area status applies to applicants living less than 10km from Tiffin School. Priority Area candidates are considered before outside-area candidates in the main combined-score allocation routes.

Oversubscription and eligibility

  1. 1

    Education, Health and Care Plan

    Boys with an EHCP naming Tiffin School must demonstrate ability and aptitude through the test procedure.

  2. 2

    Looked-after and Pupil Premium priority

    Boys at or above the 450th ranked combined score are prioritised for looked-after status and Pupil Premium within the Priority Area.

  3. 3

    Priority Area combined-score places

    Remaining places, less reserved sport and music places, are allocated by combined score to boys living in the Priority Area.

  4. 4

    Outside Priority Area combined-score places

    If places remain, boys outside the Priority Area are ranked by combined score.

  5. 5

    Sporting and music aptitude

    Up to 18 reserved places may be offered to qualifying boys in the Priority Area who meet the sport or music aptitude benchmarks.

Admissions policy

Admissions policy 2027-28

2027 entry

Exam and test format

The Individual 11+ entrance test format

Tiffin School currently uses Individual. The published format currently lists 2 papers. Published weighting: English 50% / Maths 50%. Scores are published as age-standardised.

Assessment route
Individual
Papers and stages
2 papers
Format
Mixed format
Weighting
English 50% / Maths 50%
Age standardisation
Published as age-standardised

Official exam resources

Past papers and practice materials

No released past entrance-test papers are currently verified here. The resources below are labelled by type.

Papers and rounds

  1. Paper 1

    English, Maths

    Stage One

    Computer-marked English and maths sifting test used to decide Stage Two invitations.

  2. Paper 2

    English, Maths

    Stage Two

    Written English and maths tests used in the final combined score.

What the test includes

English and Maths are included in the published format.

Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning and Science are not listed in the current published format.

Included

  • English

  • Maths

Not listed

  • Verbal reasoning

  • Non-verbal reasoning

  • Science

Application

Key dates

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  1. Online registration opens

    5 June 2026

    Past

  2. Open evening

    30 June 2026

    Past

    No booking required.

  3. Sport and music aptitude early application deadline

    6 July 2026

    Past

    Deadline is 9am.

  4. Music aptitude assessment part one

    8 July 2026

    Past

  5. Music aptitude assessment part two

    10 July 2026

    Past

  6. Sports aptitude assessments

    13 and 14 July 2026

  7. Stage One registration deadline

    2 September 2026

    Past

    Deadline is 12 noon.

  8. Stage One arrangements email

    18 September 2026

  9. Stage One tests

    2 October 2026

    Tests are held at Tiffin School across morning and afternoon slots.

  10. Stage Two invitations

    16 October 2026

  11. Secondary CAF deadline

    31 October 2026

  12. Stage Two tests

    Mid November 2026

  13. National offer day

    Early March 2027

    Offers are sent home by the local authority.

  14. Test outcomes for waiting-list candidates

    Early March 2027

How to apply

  1. 1

    Register online for Stage One

    Online registration opens on 5 June 2026 and closes at 12 noon on 1 September 2026.

    Open admissions page
  2. 2

    Apply early for sport or music aptitude if relevant

    The early application deadline for sport and music aptitude routes is 9am on 6 July 2026.

    Check aptitude dates
  3. 3

    Sit Stage One

    Stage One tests are held at Tiffin School on 2 October 2026.

    Check key dates
  4. 4

    Submit the secondary CAF

    Complete the local authority application form by 31 October 2026.

    Check key dates
  5. 5

    Sit Stage Two if invited

    Stage Two tests for invited candidates are scheduled for mid November 2026.

    Check key dates

Official admissions documents

Admissions policy

Admissions policy 2027-28

2027 entry

Results

Inspection
View report
Good

Latest inspection: 25 May 2022

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

Quick summary

  • Overall effectiveness: Tiffin School was rated Good overall, with Outstanding behaviour, personal development and sixth form. Inspectors described ambitious teaching, exceptional conduct, rich extra-curricular life and excellent sixth-form work, while noting that curriculum planning was not equally strong in every subject.
  • Quality of education: Leaders have an ambitious curriculum and teachers have strong subject knowledge. Pupils learn well, with examples from Year 7 history and Year 12 music, but the report identified weaker curriculum coherence in computing for Years 8 and 9.
  • Behaviour and attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well in class and around school, treating staff and one another with respect and kindness. Bullying is rare, pupils are confident to report concerns, and staff respond swiftly and effectively when incidents occur.
  • Personal development: The school places strong emphasis on the whole child. Pupils value a wide extra-curricular offer that supports mental health and well-being, including pupil-led societies, history society, LGBTQ+ society and diversity week, with nearly all pupils accessing opportunities beyond lessons.
  • Leadership and management: Leaders are ambitious for every pupil and have planned a safeguarding and personal development curriculum that responds to current needs, including mental health after the pandemic. Staff understand reporting systems, and pupils can also use anonymous reporting.
  • Sixth form provision: The sixth form was rated Outstanding. Students' work is described as exceptional, with Year 12 musicians confidently discussing tonal harmony, blues form and Bela Bartok. Female students in the co-educational sixth form also hold leadership roles with lower-school forms.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What assessment types does Tiffin School use?

Tiffin School currently uses Individual.

How do I apply to Tiffin School?

1. Register online for Stage One: Online registration opens on 5 June 2026 and closes at 12 noon on 1 September 2026. 2. Apply early for sport or music aptitude if relevant: The early application deadline for sport and music aptitude routes is 9am on 6 July 2026. 3. Sit Stage One: Stage One tests are held at Tiffin School on 2 October 2026. 4. Submit the secondary CAF: Complete the local authority application form by 31 October 2026. 5. Sit Stage Two if invited: Stage Two tests for invited candidates are scheduled for mid November 2026.

When are the key dates for Tiffin School?

Online registration opens: 5 June 2026. Open evening: 30 June 2026. Sport and music aptitude early application deadline: 6 July 2026. Music aptitude assessment part one: 8 July 2026. Music aptitude assessment part two: 10 July 2026. Sports aptitude assessments: 13 and 14 July 2026. Stage One registration deadline: 2 September 2026. Stage One arrangements email: 18 September 2026. Stage One tests: 2 October 2026. Stage Two invitations: 16 October 2026. Secondary CAF deadline: 31 October 2026. Stage Two tests: Mid November 2026. National offer day: Early March 2027. Test outcomes for waiting-list candidates: Early March 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Tiffin School?

Tiffin School is currently rated Good following the latest published inspection dated 25 May 2022.