The Kingston Academy, a school with an inclusive ethos where all are welcome to the school and everyone is valued for who they are and what they offer. A focus on learning to learn, which will be at the heart of our pedagogy to ensure that all of our students will learn more effectively.

The strongest possible emphasis on communication that will ensure that our students are able to interact freely and with confidence with as wide a range of audiences and across as many forms of expression as possible. A curriculum that promotes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects to ensure our students have a deep and rich understanding of the world around them. A belief in the power of new technologies and the online world to develop our students as digital citizens and to enhance, support and stimulate the learning experience.

Purposeful and challenging learning across the curriculum that will help to ensure that all of our young people are able to succeed to their highest potential. A strong global dimension that will enrich our students’ learning and broaden their knowledge of other people and cultures. Successful partnerships and links to external institutions and industry experts to support our students.

Vision, Values and Ethos

“Going Beyond What Schools Ordinarily Do”

The core principles for The Kingston Academy are: all will be valued, we expect excellence, we will learn from the best and we will constantly strive for improvement. The vision is to create a school in North Kingston that rises to that challenge and meets the needs of its community, serving it with distinction.

The Kingston Academy will be a school in which aspiration knows no bounds, from which outcomes are outstanding and whose reputation is unparalleled. We believe that intelligence is not fixed, aspirations matter, parents make a difference, that the physical environment impacts on learning and that schools need strong partnerships to succeed.

The Kingston Academy will provide an outstanding educational experience for local children so that: All pupils will enjoy learning, make excellent progress, attain high outcomes and be helped to become confident individuals and responsible citizens. All pupils will benefit from strong leadership, an inclusive ethos and practice, excellent teaching and a broad and balanced curriculum in a local school.

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 One of London’s liveliest boroughs. Life revolves around the Thames, with the buzzing market town of Kingston being the main attraction. Kingston High Street runs parallel to the Thames so it many of its favourite restaurants are found situated along the banks of the riverside.

With the popular Kingston University based here there is an abundance of bars and clubs to entertain the vibrant student population and younger residence.

Kingston upon Thames is one of the greener areas of the capital with two royal parks in neighbouring Richmond upon Thames. Local parks hold facilities to cater for all those who enjoy the great outdoors, such as Canbury Gardens which is home to the Kingston Rowing Club boathouse and is in turn a great spot for fishing.

Only half an hour from central London it has excellent train links. Situated near to the A3 and M25 it is also easily accessible by car. The river bus as an excellent alternative to get into Canary Wharf and London Bridge.

Wimbledon Championships - In the neighbouring Merton bordering Kingston, the world famous Wimbledon Championships takes place. Indulge yourself in summer fun with a spot of Pimms, and Strawberries and Cream.

Landmarks

The Thames - Enjoy the beauty of the Thames when the weather permits it on foot, bicycle or boat.

Kingston Markets - Hunt for bargains in Kingston’s 800 year old markets.

Chessington World of Adventure - One of the UKs biggest and best theme parks. Great for those ‘kidults’ amongst us.

“Out of Order” by David Mach- Iconic sculpture that has been snapped by tourists the world around. If you’ve seen photos of London you’ll probably have seen this.

An educational charity founded in 2012 by three prominent local civic institutions: Kingston University, Kingston College and the Royal Borough of Kingston.

Our heritage has meant that from the outset we benefited from an experienced and knowledgeable leadership base, with a trust board including seasoned educational professionals. In addition, our partnership with our members provides us with genuine differentiation from other local secondary schools with access to a range of opportunities from art exhibitions in the College gallery, school productions in the college theatre, joint projects with Design and Engineering students and university immersion days.

KET initially established The Kingston Academy, a new non-selective free secondary school, serving its local community in north Kingston. The school opened with its first Year 7 intake in September 2015 and the Sixth Form welcomed its first Year 12 students in September 2020.

In January 2022 KET converted to a multi academy trust and was delighted to welcome Fern Hill Primary School, located next door to The Kingston Academy, into the trust.

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