Academy · Kingston upon Thames

Fern Hill Primary School

Term dates

This school's own term dates broadly match Kingston upon Thames council's, so the council's dates are shown here. INSET days can differ, so check the school's calendar for those.

2026/27

2027/28

Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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How places are given: there's no entrance test. When there are more applicants than places, places usually go by criteria such as siblings, distance or catchment area. Check the council's or school's admissions policy for the exact rules.

How many families applied: Reception

For September 2026, 75 families put this school as their first choice, and 90 places were offered. 71 of the families who put it first got a place (95%).

EntryPlaces offeredPut it firstGot their first choice
September 2026907595%
September 2025908591%
September 20249066100%

Offers made on national offer day, from the Department for Education. Waiting lists and appeals can change things later. The hardest schools to get into.

Before and after school

These clubs are registered with Ofsted at the school's postcode, so usually run on the school site:

Ask the club or the school about times, prices and places. More clubs nearby.

Ofsted inspection

Latest graded inspection, 13 December 2023. Overall: Outstanding

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years
Outstanding

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From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type
Academy
Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Pupils
663 (capacity 682)
Gender
Mixed
Academy trust
KINGSTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Phone
02082470300
Address
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PE
Website
fernhillprimary.org

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