St Philip's School
St Philip's School is an academy special converter in Kingston Upon Thames for pupils aged 9 to 19. It has 187 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St Philip's School is Good, from an inspection in March 2023. In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: March 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 9-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Harrow Close Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2HR |
| Phone | 02083972672 |
| Reference Number | 142740 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 187 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 65.24%
Girls: 34.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 7 | 26 | 9 | 35 |
| 8 | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| 9 | 22 | 8 | 30 |
| 10 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 11 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 13 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 7% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.2% |
| African | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
St Philip's School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in several key areas, with outstanding performance in personal development. Pupils are reported to be happy and safe, engaging positively with staff and each other. The leadership demonstrates high expectations and has implemented a broad curriculum tailored to student needs, which prepares them effectively for future educational or vocational paths. The school has not been inspected under section 5 of the Education Act before this inspection, emphasizing its recent establishment as an academy within the Orchard Hill Academy Trust, focusing on students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 07 Apr 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| Converted to an academy |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement
- Broad and varied curriculum pathways
- Strong emphasis on personal development and independence
- Effective support for pupils with additional needs
- Well-trained staff in mental health first aid
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupil understanding in teaching
- Insufficient practice opportunities for early reading pupils
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -9.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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St Philip's School is part of Orchard Hill College Academy Trust, which runs 12 schools. The nearest others:
- Dysart School Surbiton
- Bedelsford School Kingston Upon Thames
- The Link School Croydon
- Carew Academy Wallington
- Nightingale Community Academy London
- Unified Academy Dorking
- Addington Valley Academy Croydon
- The PRIDE Academy West Drayton
- Arbour Vale School Slough
- St Dominic's School Godalming
What is St Philip's School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St Philip's School is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
When was St Philip's School last inspected by Ofsted?
St Philip's School was last inspected in March 2023.
How many pupils does St Philip's School have?
St Philip's School has 187 pupils on roll.
What age range does St Philip's School cover?
St Philip's School for pupils aged 9 to 19.
What are St Philip's School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is St Philip's School?
St Philip's School is at Harrow Close, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2HR.