Complete guide to both state grammar schools in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames — Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls' School. Test format, two-stage process, addresses, entry requirements, and preparation advice.
Kingston has 2 state grammar schools — Tiffin School (boys) and The Tiffin Girls' School (girls) — both located in Kingston upon Thames. They are not part of any consortium and each runs its own independent admissions process. "Kingston Grammar School" is a separate independent fee-paying school.
Both Tiffin schools use a bespoke two-stage test written by GL Assessment. Stage One is a multiple-choice screening in English and Maths. Shortlisted candidates are then invited to Stage Two — written (non-multiple-choice) papers in English and Maths. Combined Scores are calculated from both stages, though the weightings differ between the two schools.
Both schools offer a 10% Pupil Premium uplift on Stage Two scores for eligible children living in their respective priority areas. Tiffin School also reserves up to 10% of places for music and sporting aptitude.
Both state-funded selective grammar schools in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, with detailed admissions information for 11 Plus families.
A boys' grammar school offering 180 Year 7 places through a bespoke two-stage GL Assessment test. Stage One is a multiple-choice screening in English and Maths. Shortlisted candidates sit Stage Two — written papers in English (comprehension and writing) and Maths (problem-solving). The Combined Score is weighted 50% English, 50% Maths, with Maths combining Stage One and Two in a 2:3 ratio. A 10km Priority Area applies — all places have historically gone to boys within this zone. Up to 5% of places are reserved for music aptitude and 5% for sporting aptitude. Pupil Premium boys receive a 10% uplift on their Stage Two score.
A girls' grammar school offering 180 Year 7 places through a bespoke two-stage GL Assessment test. Stage One is a multiple-choice screening in English and Maths. Shortlisted candidates sit Stage Two — written papers in English (comprehension and creative writing) and Maths (problem-solving and reasoning). The Combined Mark is weighted 60% English, 40% Maths, with Maths combining Stage One and Two in a 1:3 ratio. A Designated Area of 44 postal districts applies — all places have historically gone to girls within this zone. Pupil Premium girls receive a 10% uplift on their Stage Two mark. Unlike the boys' school, there are no music or sport aptitude places.
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