King Athelstan Primary School vs Kingston Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 534 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Athelstan Primary School
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
Kingston Grammar School
Kingston upon Thames · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
1,006 students
| Measure | King Athelstan Primary School Kingston upon Thames, London | Kingston Grammar School Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1426 of 1,720 | #424 of 640 |
| National rank | #10589 of 15,697 | #2336 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 382 | 1,006 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 1,006 |
| Free school meals | 32% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | 50.3 |
| town | Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kingathelstan.kingston.sch.uk | www.kgs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingston Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.4 vs 38.0).
- •Kingston Grammar School is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 382.
- •King Athelstan Primary School is a local authority school while Kingston Grammar School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 King Athelstan Primary School better than Kingston Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingston Grammar School ranks higher (42.4 vs 38.0 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 King Athelstan Primary School and Kingston Grammar School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Athelstan Primary School: 382. Kingston Grammar School: 1,006. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Athelstan Primary School and Kingston Grammar School rank in London?
King Athelstan Primary School is 1426th of 1,720 and Kingston Grammar School is 424th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).