Fern Hill Primary School
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PE · Kingston upon Thames · primary school
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1st 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 — 8.5/10 against 3,755 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fern Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 23.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in February 2024. 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 (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Bake With Rana, Chess, Fern Hill Film Academy, and Magpie Makes Art. Sports options cover Athletics, Tennis, and Hanshi Karate, while arts activities include Masquerade Theatre Arts and Start to Sing Keyboards. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 663 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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 curriculum support pupils reaching the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Fern Hill Primary School
Overview
Fern Hill Primary School is described as a place where pupils thrive, benefiting from "positive and nurturing relationships" and a "highly ambitious and stimulating" curriculum. The report highlights that pupils achieve very well, produce high-quality work, and demonstrate excellent behaviour within a calm and orderly atmosphere.
Strengths
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff ensuring pupils learn to read "fluently and confidently" through consistent phonics delivery and swift support for those needing help.
- The curriculum is "rigorous and aspirational," often exceeding national expectations in breadth and ambition, with careful sequencing to deepen understanding across subjects.
- Teachers possess "very strong" subject knowledge, supported by rigorous professional development, enabling them to address misconceptions and build complex understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified swiftly and supported to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders provide extensive enrichment opportunities, including clubs and sports, ensuring pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain" through character development and diversity initiatives.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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
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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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