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The Kingston Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Kingston Academy is a free s secondary school in Kingston upon Thames , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1178 pupils, and a capacity of 1188 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,178

Pupils

1,188

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

The Kingston Academy Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at The Kingston Academy are allocated by Kingston upon Thames using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kingston upon Thames before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kingston upon Thames catchment area documents →

The Kingston Academy — School Information

Full address
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PE
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
12.8% of pupils
DfE URN
141862

Other Secondary Schools in Kingston upon Thames

If The Kingston Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Kingston Academy

Is The Kingston Academy oversubscribed?

The Kingston Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1188 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Kingston Academy?

Admission to The Kingston Academy is managed by Kingston upon Thames. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Kingston Academy cover?

The Kingston Academy is a secondary school in Kingston upon Thames, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Kingston Academy?

The Kingston Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.