Kingston Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Church Road, Thundersley, SS7 3HGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Kingston Primary School is a primary school in Thundersley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 7th of 387 primary schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 22 January 2024

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 November 2023

Pupils at Kingston show a great deal of pride in themselves and their school. Pupils have an inner confidence that shines through. They love their school and attend happily. Pupils learn about the 'Kingston way,' which helps them understand how to be better learners and more considerate individuals. Pupils live up to the staff's high expectations of learning and behaviour. They behave exceptionally well. Pupils understand that if they work hard and try their best, they can achieve and learn more. Pupils' books show they take great care with their work and they are neat with their presentation. They achieve very well. Young pupils learn the simple school rules as soon as they start school. For instance, children in Reception know that they need to have 'kind hands and feet' and to use kind words. This learning develops as pupils get older when they learn how their actions can affect others. Older pupils can become school ambassadors. However, to achieve this role, they need to complete some tasks that benefit others. Pupils are very keen to have this job, and the ambassadors are positive role models for others. In this way, pupils understand that positive actions benefit themselves and others.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths90%

90%, 28 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths37%

37%, 29 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

210 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals8.6%

8.6%, 17.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.1%

8.1%, 13.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.6%

17.6%, 2.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kingston Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Robert Drake Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good85% met the expected standard
Thundersley Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Holy Family Catholic Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good43% met the expected standard
Kents Hill Infant Academy0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Kents Hill Junior School0.7 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ROBUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Aaron Cross
Address
Church Road, Thundersley, SS7 3HG
Local authority
Essex
URN
137220

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.