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Chessington School

Academy converter · Chessington · KT9 2JS

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

653

Local authority

Kingston upon Thames

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, 653 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 30.4%.

Open schools in Chessington
7
Secondary schools in Chessington
1
Academies among open schools in Chessington
43% (3)
Open schools in KT9
7
Secondary in KT9
1
Open schools in Kingston upon Thames LA
65
Secondary in Kingston upon Thames LA
11

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChessingtonNear KT9

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
148407

Location

Address
Garrison Lane
Postcode
KT9 2JS
Town
Chessington
County
Surrey
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames
District
Kingston upon Thames
Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
653
Boys / girls
354 / 299
School capacity
750
Capacity fill
653 / 750 (87%)
Free school meals
30.4%
FSM pupils
198
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Grey Court School

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Sarah Wilson
Telephone
02089741156
Website
http://chessington.kingston.sch.uk/

Official links

Ofsted

Latest inspection outcomes from Ofsted monthly management information. Report-card grades use the current framework where published; older OEIF grades are shown when that is the latest graded inspection.

Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-02-28

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results from DfE school and college performance tables. Figures are not rankings — suppressed or unavailable values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Attainment 8
43.2
Progress 8
0.1
English & maths grade 5+
46%
English & maths grade 4+
65%
EBacc entry
53%
EBacc APS
3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables