teaching
The school achieved 75% A*-A at A-level in both 2021 and 2022, giving it an impressive academic record by south-west London standards.
Data profile
Kingston Grammar School
Independent boys senior school in Kingston upon Thames for ages 11–18. Selective entry.
- Rank #32
- ISI Standards met
- Fees £29.3k/yr
- co-ed
- Kingston upon Thames
Outcomes
Where leavers go after sixth form.
- Cohort
- 160
- Oxbridge
- 16
- Russell Group
- 104
- US Ivy
- 0
- Medicine
- 3
Class of 2025
Top destinations
- Oxford2
- Cambridge3
- Imperial College London1
- King's College London1
- Exeter1
- Dundee1
- Liverpool1
- Southampton1
Exam results
A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.
- A-level A*–A
- 74%
- GCSE 9–7
- 73%
- Oxbridge rate
- 10%
- Russell Group rate
- 65%
Recalibrated
Entry points & fees
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Year 7 | 150 | School's own exam · Interview | £29.3k |
| 13+ | Y9 | — | School's own exam · Interview | £29.3k |
| 16+ | Year 12 | 50 | Interview | £29.3k |
Houseroom Index
Our composite score, broken down by pillar.
Index score
84
/ 100
National rank #32
Academic76
Destinations85
Future-ready55
Pastoral82
Value-add68
Access & breadth90
External consensus88
Inspections
ISI
Standards met
Inspected 2024-12-03
Leaders, governors and staff work well together to promote pupils' emotional wellbeing. Leaders actively promote the school's aims and ethos so that its community is welcoming and inclusive. Pupils are encouraged to be aspirational and are supported by their teachers effectively.
Read full ISI report →Key people
Director Of Finance And Operations
Mr D Leen
Director Of International
Mrs D Sherwood
Director Of Human Resources
Mrs N Sloan
Head Master
Stephen Lehec
Head Master of Kingston Grammar School. Leads one of the most successful co-educational schools in the country. Guided by motto Bene Agere Ac Laetari – Work Well and Be Happy.
Senior Deputy Head – Academic
Mr W Cooper
Deputy Head – Development, Outreach & Partnerships
Mrs S Humphrey
Editorial verdict
overview
Kingston Grammar School is a co-ed day school in Kingston upon Thames, housed in a late-Victorian building, with a history on the same site dating back to at least 1272 (evidenced by the nearby Lovekyn Chapel). It has evolved into one of the most popular schools in south-west London, with 869 pupils aged 11–18.
entrance
Admission is competitive at 11+. Parents can apply for the school's bursary and scholarship scheme at this stage. Entry at 10+ with a deferred place is increasingly popular.
Compare with peers
Schools families applying here also consider.
- Fees £31.2kA*-A 72%Oxbridge 12%Rank #25
Hampton School matches Kingston Grammar in being an independent boys' day school with overlapping 11+ and 13+ entry phases, similar fees (£29.9k vs £29.3k), and close proximity (6km), making it a strong Plan B.
- Fees £30.5kA*-A 77%Oxbridge 8%Rank #34
Trinity School is an independent boys' day school with overlapping entry phases (10–18), similar fees (£30.5k), and a reasonable commute (17km), fitting the same selectivity tier and ethos.
- Fees £31.4kA*-A 68%Oxbridge 4%Rank #81
Whitgift School offers boys' day or boarding with 10–18 entry, fees (£31.4k) close to Kingston Grammar, and is within 15km, sharing the same selectivity tier and ethos.
- Fees £31.2kA*-A 75%Oxbridge 11%Rank #33
Bancroft's School is an independent boys' day school with overlapping entry phases (7–18), similar fees (£30.1k), and within 32km, sharing C of E ethos and selectivity tier.
- Fees £28.5kA*-A 77%Oxbridge 11%Rank #26
Reigate Grammar School is a co-ed day school with 11–18 entry, fees (£28.5k) close to Kingston Grammar, and 20km away, sharing the same selectivity tier and suitable geography.
How peers are chosen
Matched on sex, boarding, entry phase, location, fee band, tier and outcomes. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity, 0.25 structured, 0.10 embedding, 0.20 AI re-rank. Refreshed yearly and when a profile changes.
Top feeder prep schools
- 5 offers1 scholarships
- 2 offers2 scholarships
- 1 offers
Open days, bursaries and how to apply: Kingston Grammar School profile →