Kingston-upon-Thames is home to schools that are famous across the UK for their results. Understanding what they look for can help you decide on the right support for your child.
- Tiffin School: A highly selective boys' grammar school that has been around since 1880. It’s known for being brilliant in both academics and the arts. Entry is very competitive and involves two stages of testing in English and Maths. It’s a school that moves fast, so students need to be sharp and proactive.
Tutoring focus: Stage One and Two exam prep, A-Level Science help, and building strong study habits.
- The Tiffin Girls' School: Consistently one of the top-performing state schools in the country. Like the boys' school, it has a two-stage entrance process. It’s a place that encourages girls to be very ambitious, so students often look for help to make sure they are hitting those top marks in every subject.
Tutoring focus: 11+ entrance support, STEM confidence, and hitting Grade 9 targets at GCSE.
- Kingston Grammar School (KGS): A top independent school that is famous for its history and its sport, especially hockey and rowing. It’s a co-educational school that looks for well-rounded students who are also academically strong. The entrance exams at 11+ and 13+ are designed to see how a child thinks, not just what they know.
Tutoring focus: 11+ and 13+ prep, subject-specific GCSE support, and interview practice.
- Surbiton High School: A very popular independent girls' school that is well-known for its "can-do" attitude and supportive feel. It gets great results while making sure the girls feel encouraged. Many parents here look for a tutor to help maintain that balance and keep confidence high during exam years.
Tutoring focus: Subject confidence, exam technique, and A-Level mastery.