Hampton School and Kingston Grammar School are two highly regarded independent schools in south-west London. Both schools achieve excellent academic results at GCSE and A-level and regularly send students to leading universities. However, there are some differences in the proportion of top grades and the overall academic profile of each school.

Official school websites
https://www.hamptonschool.org.uk/
https://www.kgs.org.uk/

A-level results

Hampton School is widely known as one of the most academically successful boys’ schools in the region.

At Hampton School, a very high proportion of A-level grades are typically awarded at A* or A. A large majority of grades also fall within the A*–B range, reflecting the strong academic intake and high expectations of the school.

Kingston Grammar School also achieves excellent A-level results. A significant proportion of grades are usually A*–A, and the majority fall within the A*–B range.

Both schools therefore achieve very strong results, although Hampton School often has a slightly higher proportion of the very top grades.

GCSE results

GCSE outcomes are also strong at both schools.

At Hampton School, a very large proportion of GCSE grades are typically in the 9–7 range, with many pupils achieving the highest grades.

Kingston Grammar School also produces excellent GCSE results, with most grades at the top levels and a high percentage of students achieving grades 9–7.

Both schools perform far above national averages for GCSE results.

University destinations

Students from both schools progress to leading universities.

Many pupils from Hampton School go on to Russell Group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, and competitive courses such as medicine, engineering and physics.

Kingston Grammar School also sends a high proportion of students to Russell Group universities and other highly regarded institutions.

Academic profile

The difference in results partly reflects the nature of the schools.

Hampton School is a highly selective boys’ independent day school with a strong academic reputation and a long tradition of high attainment.

Kingston Grammar School is also academically selective but is co-educational and emphasises a balanced education combining academic success with sport, music and extracurricular activities.

Overall comparison

In simple terms:

• Hampton School often achieves slightly higher proportions of A* and A grades at A-level.
• GCSE results at both schools are extremely strong, with many pupils achieving grades 9–7.
• Both schools send students to leading universities each year.

Overall, Hampton School is often seen as slightly more academically selective, while Kingston Grammar School combines excellent academic results with a broad co-curricular programme and a co-educational environment.