Tiffin School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 79.1 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 79.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 99%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.86
- Confidence interval:
- [0.64, 1.07]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Official links
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Entry requirements
Tiffin School is a selective academy grammar school for boys. Applicants must register online for the Year 7 entrance tests, and may also register separately for optional sporting or music aptitude assessments. Parents must also submit the local-authority application naming Tiffin School.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The official Year 7 admissions page says registration opens on Friday 5 June 2026 and closes at 12 noon on Friday 4 September 2026. The Open Evening for Year 7 entry is on 30 June 2026. Stage One test day arrangements are emailed on 18 September 2026, Stage One tests are held on 2 October 2026, and parents are notified on 16 October 2026 if their son is invited to Stage Two. The page says Stage Two tests are in mid November 2026. Optional aptitude-assessment deadlines and dates are also listed in July 2026.
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 180 | 79.1 | — | 99.4% | 85.0% | 7.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 185 | 79.2 | +0.86 | 100.0% | 93.0% | 7.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 175 | 80.6 | +0.79 | 100.0% | 85.0% | 7.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 176 | 79.7 | +0.47 | 98.0% | 93.0% | 7.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136910 |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Garth Williams |
| Trust | TIFFIN SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | KT2 6RL |
| Latest pupils | 180 |
| FSM eligible | 3.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL
http://www.tiffinschool.co.uk/View local authority page2085464638| DfE number | 5400 |
| UKPRN | 10034148 |
| Opened | 1 Jul 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 22 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 21 Sept 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 May 2022 |
| Publication date | 21 Sept 2022 |