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Situated in the leafy borough of Richmond upon Thames, our campus boasts all the perks of a great City location with the peace and tranquillity of a safe suburb. At St Mary’s, students are known by name, reflecting the close-knit community of the University. Our teaching excellence was listed in the top 15 of UK universities and the facilities at our newly built £8.5m Sports Centre, which were used during the pre-Games training camp for the London 2012 Olympic Games, are regularly used by international athletes such as Usain Bolt, Mo Farah and David Weir. With 95% of graduates employed or in postgraduate education after six months, you will receive all the help you need to move on successfully after your degree.

The Kingston Academy is a high-performing, inclusive secondary school founded in 2015. Today we educate over 1,400 pupils from Year 7 through to Sixth Form and are proud to serve our diverse and vibrant community. In 2025, we were recognised as one of the Top 10 best non-selective state schools in the UK based on GCSE outcomes, reflecting our strong culture of aspiration, exceptional teaching, and commitment to every child’s success. The school was also named among the Top 50 happiest schools in the UK in Ofsted’s official wellbeing survey — a testament to the positive relationships, high standards of behaviour and supportive environment that underpin our ethos. We are proudly inclusive, with a specialist resource provision (SRP) for pupils whose primary need is Autism Spectrum Condition, ensuring that all young people are able to learn, thrive and belong. Our commitment extends not only to pupils but also to the people who work with them every day. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and sustaining an expert workforce through high-quality talent development, ensuring that our staff are skilled, motivated and well supported. By investing in professional learning, coaching, wellbeing and leadership pathways, we ensure that our teachers can flourish — and that our students benefit from consistently excellent teaching. Our campus combines a beautifully renovated historic building with a modern new-build facility featuring state-of-the-art classrooms, specialist spaces, and a landscaped courtyard garden. These outstanding facilities support an ambitious, future-focused curriculum and provide an inspiring environment for both students and staff.

Our aim is to ensure that each one has access to the best possible opportunities and experiences during their education, so that they can reach their full potential and are better prepared for the future.