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Ellingham Primary School

Community school · Chessington · KT9 2JA

Ages 2–11 · 276 pupils · Kingston upon Thames

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

57%

Overall absence

8.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-13

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)57%
Higher standard (RWM)12%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.6%
Unauthorised3.0%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.8%
Enrolments in measure
289

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill66%

276 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
276
Boys / girls
141 / 135
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
276 / 420 (66%)
Free school meals
32.6%
FSM pupils
85
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Margaret Johonnett

Location

Address
Ellingham Road
Postcode
KT9 2JA
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 community school (primary), Ages 2–11, in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, 276 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 32.6%.

Open schools in Chessington
7
Primary schools in Chessington
5
Academies among open schools in Chessington
43% (3)
Open schools in KT9
7
Primary in KT9
5
Open schools in Kingston upon Thames LA
65
Primary in Kingston upon Thames LA
35

Nearby primary schools

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

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  • St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School

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    Voluntary aided school · Primary

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    • KS239%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM22.4%

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  • Lovelace Primary School

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    • KS260%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM15.1%

    0.5 miles away

  • Castle Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

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    • KS253%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM15.8%

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  • St Paul's CofE Primary School

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    Ages 5–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM7.7%

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  • Claygate Primary School

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM11.3%

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  • Hinchley Wood Primary School

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    • KS279%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM3.8%

    1.6 miles away

  • Danetree Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS20%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM13.8%

    1.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Margaret Johonnett
Telephone
02083973864
Website
www.ellingham.school

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