Coombe Hill Junior School
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7DD · Kingston upon Thames · primary school
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3rd of 28 primary schools in Kingston upon Thames we can score, 35 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.6/10 against 4,143 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coombe Hill Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join book club, Spanish, gardening, coding, robotics, Love the Ball, and Busy Lizzy Creative Arts. Sports include netball, football, rugby, basketball, and Fitness4Schools.
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes with 357 pupils in a 360-place building? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How are the robotics and coding clubs structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Coombe Hill Junior School
Overview
Coombe Hill Junior School is described as a “special place to be” where pupils are “safe and happy” and enjoy a “stimulating education.” The report highlights an “ambitious” curriculum and a strong sense of community, with staff, pupils, and parents expressing pride in being part of the “Coombe Hill family.” Leaders and governors share “high aspirations for all pupils,” ensuring high-quality professional development and effective governance.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and aspirational,” with knowledge that is “well sequenced” to help pupils build on prior learning across all subjects.
- Reading is an “absolute priority,” with staff receiving “thorough training” to teach precisely, ensuring pupils develop fluency and a “deep appreciation and love of books.”
- Staff have “good subject knowledge” and “carefully adapt activities” to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils behave very well, are “highly motivated and resilient,” and take pride in their achievements and responsibilities such as becoming prefects.
- The school provides a “rich and varied set of experiences,” including after-school clubs and cultural visits, which are “closely linked to the curriculum.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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