Coombe Hill Junior School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7DDOpen in maps

Coombe Hill Junior School is a primary school in Kingston upon Thames for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 63 schools in Kingston upon Thames. It ranks 2nd of 28 primary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 October 2023, report published 8 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 October 2023

Coombe Hill is a special place to be. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They say that the staff are kind and helpful. The school's curriculum is ambitious and provides pupils with a stimulating education. Staff have consistently high expectations of pupils' behaviour and what they can achieve. Staff, pupils, parents and carers say they are proud to be part of the 'Coombe Hill family'. Pupils are safe and happy here. They are respectful and polite to each other. Pupils work hard and show curiosity in their learning. They take pride in their achievements and are keen to take up responsibilities, such as becoming prefects and digital leaders. The school ensures that all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), participate fully in the life of the school. The school provides a wide range of opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils develop resilience and show persistence when they face challenges. They relish the opportunity to take part in after-school clubs, such as football, coding and drama. They talk excitedly about their participation in the annual schools' Shakespeare performance at The Rose Theatre.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

90 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths74%

74%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths20%

20%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

357 pupils on roll, with places for 360

Eligible for free school meals15.4%

15.4%, 11.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37.3%

37.3%, 15.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.8%

18.8%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Coombe Hill Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Coombe Hill Infant School0.1 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingNot published
Rokeby School0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Holy Cross Preparatory School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: GoodNot published
Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Mastrocola
Phone
02089491743
Website
coombehilljuniors.com
Address
Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7DD
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames
URN
102576

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.