Chessington School
Chessington School is an academy converter in Kingston Upon Thames for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 653 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Chessington School is Good, from an inspection in April 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 42.3, and 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: April 2024. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Garrison Lane Chessington Surrey KT9 2JS |
| Phone | 02089741156 |
| Reference Number | 148407 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 653 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.21%
Girls: 45.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 63 | 46 | 109 |
| 8 | 66 | 53 | 119 |
| 9 | 70 | 78 | 148 |
| 10 | 74 | 81 | 155 |
| 11 | 81 | 41 | 122 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.8% |
| White, Other | 9.8% |
| African | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
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.
| 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 | |
| 06 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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:
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| Third Preference | 48 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 45 | 5 |
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| Name | Distance |
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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
399 Ewell Road, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7DG |
2.16 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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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
Tala Close, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EY |
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
56 West Hill, Epsom, KT19 8LG |
2.05 miles |
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Blenheim High School
Longmead Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BH |
2.12 miles |
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CCS Beaumont Park
Milbourne Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9EA |
2.15 miles |
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Dysart School
190 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL |
2.16 miles |
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Linden Bridge School
Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7JW |
2.37 miles |
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Rosebery School
Whitehorse Drive, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7NQ |
2.42 miles |
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Glyn School
The Kingsway, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1NB |
2.51 miles |
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Esher Sixth Form College
Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0JB |
2.61 miles |
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Claremont Fan Court School
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2.63 miles |
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Richard Challoner School
Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE |
2.72 miles |
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Ewell Castle School
Church Street, Epsom, KT17 2AW |
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
Danes Hill School, Surrey, KT22 0JG |
2.84 miles |
Chessington School is part of Every Child, Every Day Academy Trust, which runs 5 schools. The nearest others:
- The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton
- Heathside Walton-on-Thames Walton-On-Thames
- Grey Court School Richmond
- Heathside School Weybridge
What is Chessington School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Chessington School is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
When was Chessington School last inspected by Ofsted?
Chessington School was last inspected in April 2024.
How many pupils does Chessington School have?
Chessington School has 653 pupils on roll.
What age range does Chessington School cover?
Chessington School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Chessington School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 42.3, and 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Chessington School?
Chessington School is at Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS.