Chessington School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Garrison Lane Chessington Surrey KT9 2JS |
| Phone | 02089741156 |
| Reference Number | 148407 |
Chessington School is performing well, demonstrating a good overall effectiveness across key areas such as education quality, behavior, personal development, and leadership. This marks the school's first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005, highlighting its new status within the Every Child, Every Day trust. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment where students feel safe and supported, and most have good attendance and engage well with the curriculum. Furthermore, the ambitious curriculum includes a wide range of subjects and activities, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive appropriate support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 676 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.85%
Girls: 46.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 65 | 55 | 120 |
| 8 | 75 | 77 | 152 |
| 9 | 73 | 80 | 153 |
| 10 | 85 | 44 | 129 |
| 11 | 66 | 56 | 122 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.8% |
| White, Other | 11.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.6% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 09 Apr 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 01 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Chessington School | |
| 01 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 06 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- A welcoming and inclusive school environment.
- Positive relationships among pupils and staff.
- High expectations for student achievement.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Broad and stimulating curriculum that exceeds national standards.
- Teachers exhibit secure subject knowledge and deliver clear instruction.
- Rich extracurricular opportunities that engage students.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation is not fully embedded in a small number of subjects.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 78 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 59 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 47 | 10 |
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Ellingham Primary School
Ellingham Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JA |
0.08 miles |
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St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Church Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2DH |
0.51 miles |
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Lovelace Primary School
Mansfield Road, Hook, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2RN |
0.61 miles |
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Castle Hill Primary School
Buckland Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1JE |
0.82 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Orchard Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1AJ |
0.94 miles |
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Rowan Preparatory School
6 Fitzalan Road, Esher, KT10 0LX |
1.39 miles |
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Claygate Primary School
Foley Road, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0NB |
1.44 miles |
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Danetree Primary School
Danetree Road, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9SE |
1.65 miles |
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Southfield Park Primary School
Long Grove Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8TF |
1.66 miles |
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Hinchley Wood Primary School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
1.71 miles |
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Stamford Green Primary School and Nursery
Christ Church Mount, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8LU |
1.85 miles |
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West Ewell Primary School and Nursery
Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0UY |
1.86 miles |
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Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
Ditton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5JB |
1.87 miles |
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Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School VA
Riverview Road, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0JP |
1.89 miles |
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Tolworth Junior School
Douglas Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7SA |
1.91 miles |
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Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
School Lane, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7SA |
1.91 miles |
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Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School
Sugden Road, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT7 0AD |
1.96 miles |
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Milbourne Lodge School
43 Arbrook Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9EG |
2.01 miles |
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Epsom Primary and Nursery School
Pound Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SD |
2.07 miles |
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
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2.16 miles |
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St Philip's School
Harrow Close, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2HR |
0.11 miles |
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Southborough High School
Hook Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5AS |
1.36 miles |
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Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
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1.38 miles |
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Epsom and Ewell High School
Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9JW |
1.61 miles |
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Woodstock House School
Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5HN |
1.62 miles |
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Shrewsbury House School
107 Ditton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6RL |
1.64 miles |
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Hinchley Wood School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
1.78 miles |
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Kingswood House School
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2.05 miles |
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Blenheim High School
Longmead Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BH |
2.12 miles |
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Dysart School
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2.16 miles |
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Linden Bridge School
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2.37 miles |
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Rosebery School
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2.42 miles |
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Glyn School
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2.51 miles |
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Esher Sixth Form College
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2.61 miles |
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Claremont Fan Court School
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2.63 miles |
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2.72 miles |
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Ewell Castle School
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2.75 miles |
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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4TU |
2.81 miles |
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Danes Hill School
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2.84 miles |
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2.93 miles |