TIFFIN SCHOOL

What TIFFIN SCHOOL does

Tiffin School is a UK state-funded academy (secondary school) for boys in Years 7-11 with a fully co-educational Sixth Form, located on Queen Elizabeth Road in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey (KT2 6RL). Founded in 1880, the school delivers a broad academic curriculum including 22 A-Level subjects alongside 70+ co-curricular clubs and over 100 educational trips annually, supported by an extensive on-site facility footprint that includes a Main Hall, Judge Lecture Theatre, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Dance Studios, Cricket Nets, MUGA, Gym and Learning Resource Centre. The school reports 91%+ of A-Level grades at A*-B in 2025 and a national music reputation including performances at the Royal Albert Hall and Royal Opera House.

The technology stack is centred on a Chromebook-based managed device environment integrated with GoGuardian for e-safety monitoring and parental controls, and Arbor as the Student Management System with a parent portal for attendance, records and communications. The website uses Google Analytics for usage measurement. Safeguarding and SEND are operationally significant product lines: a multi-tier Designated Safeguarding Lead structure, DBS-checked staff, Operation Encompass participation, Prevent Duty compliance, and a SEND team (SENCo, two Deputy SENCos including a Therapeutic Practitioner) covering ASC, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette's, visual impairment and mental health needs.

The school's business model is government-funded (no tuition fees charged), with ancillary income from facility lettings to community and enterprise hirers, uniform pass-through via Stevensons, and philanthropic donations via the Tiffin School Foundation and CAF donation infrastructure. Admissions are managed through local-authority co-ordinated processes (Year 7, Sixth Form, In-Year), with the school operating as a UK academy trust under public-sector governance — there is no private equity, venture capital or commercial parent ownership.

Name

TIFFIN SCHOOL

Legal name

Tiffin School

Website

https://tiffinschool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tiffin School is a UK state-funded academy secondary school in Kingston-upon-Thames for boys in Years 7-11 with a co-educational Sixth Form, delivering a broad academic curriculum, 70+ co-curricular clubs, and a nationally recognised music programme, funded by government per-pupil grants with ancillary income from facility lettings and donations.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health & MTSS/RTI Tiered SEL Supports (EDAKAMAE), Specialized Intervention & Skill-Building Programs (Speech/OT Support Materials, Social Skills) (EDACAJAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• A-Level courses
• Pastoral care
• Co-curricular programs
• Grammar school academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston-upon-Thames

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tiffin School is a state-funded boys' grammar school (Years 7-11) with a co-educational Sixth Form offering A-Level courses across 22 subjects. It delivers GCSE and A-Level preparation, safeguarding and SEND support, an extensive co-curricular programme of 70+ clubs and 100+ trips per year, a national-reputation music programme, and a full sports programme. Ancillary revenue is generated through facility lettings (halls, sports facilities, classrooms) to community groups and donations via The Tiffin School Foundation.

Product overview

Tiffin School is a State School for boys in Years 7-11 with a fully co-educational Sixth Form. The school offers a comprehensive educational programme comprising A-Level academic courses across 22 subjects, extensive co-curricular activities including over 70 clubs and societies and over 100 educational trips annually, a comprehensive Sports and PE programme competing with top independent schools, Safeguarding and Child Protection services, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support, and a PSHE/RSHE curriculum delivered over a five-year journey. The school also operates a Music programme with national reputation including choirs and orchestras performing at major venues. Additionally, the school offers various facilities for hire including the Main Hall, Judge Lecture Theatre, Dining Hall, Learning Resource Centre, Walden Hall, Classrooms, Sports Hall, Gym, Dance Studios, MUGA, Cricket Nets, and Drama Studio.

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Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StevensonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStevensons is the official supplier of Tiffin School's uniform and PE kit. Parents can purchase uniform from the Twickenham branch or online once registered with Stevensons. The partnership includes both compulsory items that must be purchased from Stevensons and optional items.
• Achieving for Children (AfC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAchieving for Children is the local authority service for Kingston-Upon-Thames that Tiffin School works with for child protection, safeguarding, early help services, and mental health support. The school collaborates with AfC's Mental Health Support Team (MHST) for student wellbeing services. The partnership also includes the Educational Psychology Service.
• Royal Holloway, University of LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTiffin School collaborates with Royal Holloway on extended geography projects where students work on research topics of their choice. This partnership provides valuable UCAS application support for students applying to geography and related subjects.
• University of OxfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTiffin School has been invited by Oxford academics to attend undergraduate-style seminars designed especially for Tiffin students. The school also participates in Oxbridge preparation programs including visits to Oxford colleges and practice interview opportunities.
• UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT)minorOthersTiffin School participates in UK Maths Challenges and other mathematics competitions organized by the UKMT, allowing students to compete nationally and develop advanced mathematical skills.
• British Science AssociationminorOthersThe Physics department runs an extended project accredited by the British Science Association's CREST scheme, with students achieving Silver and occasionally Gold awards for their projects.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal Grammar School, Guildford: Selective boys' grammar school in Guildford, Surrey, with co-educational Sixth Form and a strong Oxbridge pipeline. Comparable to Tiffin as a state-funded selective grammar in the Surrey/southwest London region with similar academic positioning and co-curricular breadth.
• Sutton Grammar School: Boys' grammar school in Sutton with co-educational Sixth Form, operating within the same borough/regional cluster as Tiffin. Direct competitor for the same selective applicant pool and benchmarked against Tiffin on academic league tables.
• Reading School: Boys' grammar school in Berkshire with a co-educational Sixth Form and a strong reputation for Oxbridge progression. Comparable to Tiffin in selective admissions criteria, academic outcomes, and the co-curricular breadth model.
• Wilson's School: Selective boys' grammar school in Sutton, Surrey, with a co-educational Sixth Form. Wilson's is one of Tiffin's closest direct peers - similar academic intake, comparable A Level outcomes, and a co-located geographic catchment producing direct competition for the same cohort of high-achieving state-selective applicants.
• Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet: Boys' grammar school in Barnet, North London, with strong A Level results and an extensive co-curricular programme. Direct peer in terms of single-sex Years 7-11 model with co-ed Sixth Form, selective admissions, and a comparable mix of academic rigour and breadth.
• Henrietta Barnett School: Selective girls' grammar school in Hampstead, North London, consistently ranked among England's top state schools for A Level results. Highly comparable as a state-funded selective grammar delivering outcomes comparable to leading independent schools, and one of the benchmark institutions against which Tiffin measures itself.
• Graveney School: Large co-educational secondary school in south-west London (Wandsworth) that has historically performed strongly in league tables. Comparable as a high-performing London state secondary school, though less selective at intake than Tiffin.

Broad incumbents

• King's College School, Wimbledon: Elite London independent school with a similar boys' school profile to Tiffin and a strong record of academic outcomes. Competes with Tiffin for high-achieving families in southwest London and serves as a benchmark on academic results, though operates in the fee-charging independent segment.
• Dulwich College: Elite London independent school competing with Tiffin for the same high-achieving families in southwest London. Comparable on academic outcomes and university destination metrics, though operating as a fee-charging broad incumbent in the same competitive set rather than a direct state-funded peer.
• Epsom College: Independent co-educational school in Surrey with a strong record of academic results and Oxbridge progression. Operates in Tiffin's broader catchment and competes for high-achieving families, though as a fee-charging independent rather than a state grammar.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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