Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 5PE
10 simple reasons to choose Fern Hill Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Kingston upon Thames.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Fern Hill Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Kingston upon Thames and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. In 2019 places in Reception were oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 31.6 pupils per class and 27 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 18% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Pupils go on to one of ten or so secondary schools, 50% to Grey Court School, and about 10% to academically selective private & state schools.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
Find another school near Fern Hill Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Educare Small School (0.8 miles); Surbiton High Girls' Prep School (1.7 miles); Holy Cross Preparatory School (1.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Latchmere School (0.5 miles); St Luke's Church of England Primary School, Kingston upon Thames (0.7 miles); St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School, Hampton Wick (1.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Kingston Grammar School (1.1 miles); Canbury School (1.7 miles); Surbiton High School (1.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Tiffin Girls' School (0.2 miles); Tiffin School (1 mile); Grey Court School (1.2 miles).