Channing School vs Kingston Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Channing School
Highgate · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
991 students
Kingston Grammar School
Kingston upon Thames · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
1,006 students
| Measure | Channing School Highgate, London | Kingston Grammar School Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #565 of 640 | #424 of 640 |
| National rank | #3448 of 4,090 | #2336 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 991 | 1,006 |
| Pupils on roll | 991 | 1,006 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.0 | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.86 | 2.56 |
| A level points per entry | 48.7 | 50.3 |
| town | Highgate | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.channing.co.uk | www.kgs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingston Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.4 vs 21.2).
- •Kingston Grammar School is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 991.
- •Channing School is girls and Kingston Grammar School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Channing School better than Kingston Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingston Grammar School ranks higher (42.4 vs 21.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Channing School and Kingston Grammar School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Highgate and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Channing School: 991. Kingston Grammar School: 1,006. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Channing School and Kingston Grammar School rank in London?
Channing School is 565th of 640 and Kingston Grammar School is 424th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).