Fern Hill Primary School vs The Kingston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 75 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Hill Primary School
Kingston upon Thames · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
663 students
The Kingston Academy
Kingston upon Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,213 students
| Measure | Fern Hill Primary School Kingston upon Thames, London | The Kingston Academy Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #169 of 1,720 | #58 of 640 |
| National rank | #1107 of 15,697 | #280 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 663 | 1,213 |
| Pupils on roll | 663 | 1,213 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 78.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 88.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.1 |
| town | Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fernhillprimary.org | www.thekingstonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •The Kingston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 87.5).
- •The Kingston Academy is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 663.
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 Fern Hill Primary School better than The Kingston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Kingston Academy ranks higher (89.6 vs 87.5 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 Fern Hill Primary School and The Kingston Academy?
About 75 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fern Hill Primary School: 663. The Kingston Academy: 1,213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fern Hill Primary School and The Kingston Academy rank in London?
Fern Hill Primary School is 169th of 1,720 and The Kingston Academy is 58th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).