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Tiffin School Catchment Area

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

Tiffin School is a academy converter secondary school in Kingston upon Thames , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1462 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,462

Pupils

1,400

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Tiffin School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Tiffin School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kingston upon Thames may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 1462 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1400 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Kingston upon Thames before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Tiffin School — School Information

Full address
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RL
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
3.1% of pupils
DfE URN
136910

Other Secondary Schools in Kingston upon Thames

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Tiffin School

Is Tiffin School oversubscribed?

Yes — Tiffin School currently has 1462 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1400 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Tiffin School?

Tiffin School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kingston upon Thames publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Tiffin School cover?

Tiffin School is a secondary school in Kingston upon Thames, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Tiffin School?

Tiffin School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.