Is Fern Hill Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 13 December 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 2nd of 32 primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Fern Hill Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 78% of pupils at Fern Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Fern Hill Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Fern Hill Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Fern Hill Primary School

Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PE

Local ranking2nd of 32 primary schools in Kingston upon Thames

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

682

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 December 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 78.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 23.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 93

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 671
Boys: 308 (46%)
Girls: 355 (54%)
Capacity: 682 (97% full)
SEND: 13.7%
FSM Eligible: 9.5%
EAL: 51.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 11.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,530/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 28.6%
White Other: 21.5%
Asian Chinese: 13.1%
Other: 8.4%
Mixed Other: 6.0%
Asian Indian: 6.0%
Asian Other: 5.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.5%

28.6%

White British

21.5%

White Other

13.1%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02082470300

office@fernhillprimary.org

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Richmond Road

Kingston upon Thames, London

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Administrative

URN: 148798
UKPRN: 10089252
Establishment No.: 2037
Trust: KINGSTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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