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Chessington School

Academy converter · Chessington · KT9 2JS

Ages 11–16 · 653 pupils · Kingston upon Thames

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

43.2

Overall absence

9.7%

Admissions demand

0.88 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.15
−20+2
Attainment 843.2
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry53%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)29.7%
Unauthorised5.1%
Authorised absence
4.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.7%
Enrolments in measure
706

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.88 · Often has places

1st preferences

108

Places offered

159

1st-preference offers

108

Total preferences (any rank)
389
Preferred offers (top 3)
128
Applications from outside LA
78
Offers to outside-LA applicants
12
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

653 pupils · 750 places

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 type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

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
Headteacher
Ms Sarah Wilson

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

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.

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    • P80.3
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence6.9%

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  • Epsom and Ewell High School

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  • Blenheim High School

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  • Rosebery School

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att862.6
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  • Glyn School

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    • Att856.1
    • P80.5
    • EM5+65%
    • Absence5.7%

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  • Richard Challoner School

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    • Att858.8
    • P80.8
    • EM5+82%
    • Absence5.6%

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

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

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