Kingston Grammar School

England , United Kingdom

  • Day School

  • 1561

  • £ 7.8K-7.8K

    • British

School History & Details

Kingston Grammar School is a well-regarded independent co-educational day school located in Kingston upon Thames, London, UK. Although the institution was established in 1561 by royal charter, its origins date at least as far back as the thirteenth century.

    School Values

  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Kindness
  • Confidence
  • Self-discipline

    • The acronym for the basic values of Kingston Grammar School is ARE, which stands for aspiration, respect, and engagement.  Schools may genuinely understand what it means to "Work well & be happy" in this way.

School Achievements

Achievements

Kingston Grammar School is renowned for its outstanding academic performance. The school is known for its academic success and provides a wide range of extracurricular and subject-specific curriculum options. 85% of GCSE grades in 2018 were A*/A or 9–7, while 62.7% of all grades at the A-level were A or A*. The school was characterised as "An academic school with a modern edge" by the Good Schools Guide in 2008.  
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Kingston Grammar School is well-known for its extracurricular pursuits. The school encourages students to pursue their interests outside of the classroom by emphasising extracurricular activities like sports, music, theatre, and numerous groups and societies.  
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Alexander McLean Christopher Bryan William Gilbert Chaloner Richard Cheetham James Cracknell Philip Crosland  Richard Dodds Ian Dyson  Michael Edwards Brett Garrard Sarah Evans Neil Fox  Michael Frayn

School Information

The site of Kingston Grammar School is situated in Kingston upon Thames, England. The campus offers students a blend of historical and contemporary facilities.

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Link

020 8546 5875

Kingston Grammar School London Road Kingston upon Thames KT2 6PY

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Geography
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Physical Education
  • Environmental Management (EVM)
  • English – Language & Literature 
  • Ancient History
  • Science
  • English
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Social Studies
  • Foreign Languages
  • Music
  • Further Mathematics

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