What did Ofsted judge Tiffin School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Tiffin School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Tiffin School?

Tiffin School has 1,478 pupils on roll.

What ages does Tiffin School take?

Tiffin School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Tiffin School located?

Tiffin School is located in Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RL, Kingston upon Thames.

How do I apply to Tiffin School?

Tiffin School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Tiffin School have a religious character?

Yes — Tiffin School has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Tiffin School?

When Tiffin School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. EHCP naming the school — A boy who has an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names Tiffin School specifically on the plan. Boys need to have demonstrated their ability and aptitude through the testing process; 2. Looked after, or Pupil Premium, within the Priority Area — To boys whose combined score is higher than or equal to the 450th ranked Combined Score of all applicants who sat the Stage Two Test, in the following order of priority: (i) Currently Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area; (ii) boys whose primary school receives Pupil Premium funding in respect of him and whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area; 3. Within the Priority Area — Boys whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area, allocated in rank order of the Combined Score. The remaining places are less up to 18 reserved for Sporting and Music Aptitude, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Tiffin School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.2% of pupils at Tiffin School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Tiffin School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1EHCP naming the school — A boy who has an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names Tiffin School specifically on the plan. Boys need to have demonstrated their ability and aptitude through the testing process.
2Looked after, or Pupil Premium, within the Priority Area — To boys whose combined score is higher than or equal to the 450th ranked Combined Score of all applicants who sat the Stage Two Test, in the following order of priority: (i) Currently Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area; (ii) boys whose primary school receives Pupil Premium funding in respect of him and whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area.
3Within the Priority Area — Boys whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area, allocated in rank order of the Combined Score. The remaining places are less up to 18 reserved for Sporting and Music Aptitude.
4Outside the Priority Area — Boys whose permanent place of residence is outside the Priority Area, allocated in rank order of the Combined Score.
5Sporting and Music Aptitude — Up to 18 reserved places offered to boys whose Combined Score is higher than or equal to the 450th ranked Combined Score and who have not been offered a place under categories A to D: up to 9 places for aptitude in sport and up to 9 for aptitude in music, each above a benchmark threshold and each requiring a permanent place of residence within the Priority Area.

Tiffin School is a SELECTIVE school. Places are allocated in rank order of a Combined Score (50% English, 50% Maths) from the school's own entrance tests, not by distance. Distance enters only as a tie-breaker on the 180th place and through the Priority Area, which is defined in paragraph 13 as: 'All applicants who live less than 10 km from Tiffin School live in the Priority Area.' Measured straight-line by the Kingston Schools Admissions GIS, from the Ordnance Survey address point of the permanent place of residence to the Queen Elizabeth Road pedestrian gate. Determined arrangements reviewed 25/02/2026.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Tiffin School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Tiffin School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Tiffin School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Tiffin School?: Tiffin School has 1,478 pupils on roll.
What ages does Tiffin School take?: Tiffin School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Tiffin School located?: Tiffin School is located in Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RL, Kingston upon Thames.
How do I apply to Tiffin School?: Tiffin School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Tiffin School have a religious character?: Yes — Tiffin School has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Tiffin School?: When Tiffin School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. EHCP naming the school — A boy who has an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names Tiffin School specifically on the plan. Boys need to have demonstrated their ability and aptitude through the testing process; 2. Looked after, or Pupil Premium, within the Priority Area — To boys whose combined score is higher than or equal to the 450th ranked Combined Score of all applicants who sat the Stage Two Test, in the following order of priority: (i) Currently Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area; (ii) boys whose primary school receives Pupil Premium funding in respect of him and whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area; 3. Within the Priority Area — Boys whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area, allocated in rank order of the Combined Score. The remaining places are less up to 18 reserved for Sporting and Music Aptitude, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Tiffin School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.2% of pupils at Tiffin School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Tiffin School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1EHCP naming the school — A boy who has an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names Tiffin School specifically on the plan. Boys need to have demonstrated their ability and aptitude through the testing process.
2Looked after, or Pupil Premium, within the Priority Area — To boys whose combined score is higher than or equal to the 450th ranked Combined Score of all applicants who sat the Stage Two Test, in the following order of priority: (i) Currently Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area; (ii) boys whose primary school receives Pupil Premium funding in respect of him and whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area.
3Within the Priority Area — Boys whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area, allocated in rank order of the Combined Score. The remaining places are less up to 18 reserved for Sporting and Music Aptitude.
4Outside the Priority Area — Boys whose permanent place of residence is outside the Priority Area, allocated in rank order of the Combined Score.
5Sporting and Music Aptitude — Up to 18 reserved places offered to boys whose Combined Score is higher than or equal to the 450th ranked Combined Score and who have not been offered a place under categories A to D: up to 9 places for aptitude in sport and up to 9 for aptitude in music, each above a benchmark threshold and each requiring a permanent place of residence within the Priority Area.

Tiffin School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Tiffin School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Tiffin School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Tiffin School?: Tiffin School has 1,478 pupils on roll.
What ages does Tiffin School take?: Tiffin School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Tiffin School located?: Tiffin School is located in Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RL, Kingston upon Thames.
How do I apply to Tiffin School?: Tiffin School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Tiffin School have a religious character?: Yes — Tiffin School has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Tiffin School?: When Tiffin School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. EHCP naming the school — A boy who has an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names Tiffin School specifically on the plan. Boys need to have demonstrated their ability and aptitude through the testing process; 2. Looked after, or Pupil Premium, within the Priority Area — To boys whose combined score is higher than or equal to the 450th ranked Combined Score of all applicants who sat the Stage Two Test, in the following order of priority: (i) Currently Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area; (ii) boys whose primary school receives Pupil Premium funding in respect of him and whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area; 3. Within the Priority Area — Boys whose permanent place of residence is within the Priority Area, allocated in rank order of the Combined Score. The remaining places are less up to 18 reserved for Sporting and Music Aptitude, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Tiffin School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.2% of pupils at Tiffin School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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