Kingston Grammar School vs Tiffin School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 180 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingston Grammar School
Kingston upon Thames · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
1,006 students
Tiffin School
Kingston upon Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,478 students
| Measure | Kingston Grammar School Kingston upon Thames, London | Tiffin School Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #424 of 640 | #8 of 640 |
| National rank | #2336 of 4,090 | #15 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,006 | 1,478 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,006 | 1,478 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.5 | 79.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 98.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | 2.56 | 7.61 |
| A level points per entry | 50.3 | 49.4 |
| town | Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kgs.org.uk | www.tiffinschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tiffin School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.0 vs 42.4).
- •Tiffin School is the larger school with 1,478 students compared with 1,006.
- •Kingston Grammar School is a independent school while Tiffin School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Kingston Grammar School is co-educational and Tiffin School is boys.
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 Kingston Grammar School better than Tiffin School?
On the Success Index (England), Tiffin School ranks higher (99.0 vs 42.4 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 Kingston Grammar School and Tiffin School?
About 180 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingston Grammar School: 1,006. Tiffin School: 1,478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingston Grammar School and Tiffin School rank in London?
Kingston Grammar School is 424th of 640 and Tiffin School is 8th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).