Local SEND context
For families in London, the practical question is not just how Kingston upon Thames performs on paper, but what the local data means for a child who needs support now. The figures below help identify where delays, disputes or evidence gaps may create pressure points.
Kingston upon Thames is responsible for 1,958 active EHC plans, with 316 new plans recorded in the latest 2025 data. For parents, that means EHCP decisions are being made inside a busy local system where clear evidence and a well-structured request can make a material difference.
Kingston upon Thames issued 82% of new EHCPs within the 20-week timescale (259 of 316). Timeliness is only one part of the picture: families should still check whether sections B, F and I are specific, quantified and enforceable.
Kingston upon Thames covers families in Alexandra, Berrylands, Canbury Gardens, Chessington South & Malden Rushett, Coombe Hill, Coombe Vale, Green Lane & St James, Hook & Chessington North, King George's & Sunray, Kingston Gate, Kingston Town, Motspur Park & Old Malden East, New Malden Village, Norbiton, Old Malden, St Mark's & Seething Wells, Surbiton Hill, Tolworth and Tudor and other areas within London.
These figures are drawn from the Department for Education's SEN2 data collection and published inspection information where available.
Active EHC Plans
1,958
New EHC Plans
316
Issued within 20 weeks
82%
259 of 316 new plans
Tribunal Cases
78
Mediation Cases
2
You can request an EHC Needs Assessment directly from Kingston upon Thames local authority. The strongest requests usually include clear school evidence, professional reports where available, examples of unmet need and a concise explanation of why SEN Support is not enough.
If Kingston upon Thames refuses to assess or refuses to issue an EHCP after assessment, parents and young people usually have a right of appeal to the SEND Tribunal. You should read the decision letter carefully, note the appeal deadline and request mediation information before deciding how to proceed.
A SEN advocate can help by reviewing evidence, strengthening the EHC needs assessment request, checking draft EHCP wording and preparing the issues for mediation or SEND Tribunal.
In the latest published data, 82% of new EHCPs in Kingston upon Thames were issued within the 20-week timescale, so families should keep dated records and follow up missed deadlines. If your case is delayed, ask for written updates, keep copies of every submission and consider taking advice before accepting a weak draft plan.
