King Athelstan Primary School
Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3AR · Kingston upon Thames · primary school
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21st 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 2,274 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.66 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.01 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King Athelstan Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, BikeAbility and ice skating, alongside trips to Littlehampton, Gunnersbury Park and an Egyptian workshop. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 382 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the BikeAbility sessions? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about King Athelstan Primary School
Overview
King Athelstan Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and safe" and proud members of the community. The report highlights a "coherently planned and sequenced" curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. However, inconsistencies in how this curriculum is delivered across different classes mean that work in pupils’ books does not always reflect the school’s high intentions.
Strengths
- Pupils show "great respect towards each other" and bullying is "extremely rare," with staff dealing with incidents urgently.
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" with clear progression of knowledge, allowing pupils to make "purposeful links" and remember learning over time.
- Reading instruction is "strong," with well-trained staff using appropriate adaptations and interventions that have helped pupils make "excellent progress."
- There are many opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills through roles such as the school council, house captains, and "eco warriors."
- Parents are "overwhelmingly positive" about the school, and staff feel supported by senior leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is "implemented consistently" across all classes to reduce variability in what pupils learn and produce.
- Tasks given to pupils need to better reflect the intended curriculum so that work in books consistently demonstrates the school’s ambition.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being "extremely clear about all safeguarding procedures" and pupils knowing how to keep safe online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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