SchoolScoresChessington School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
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Garrison Lane, Chessington, KT9 2JS
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Kingston upon Thames comparisons use the 6 of its 11 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 87% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 83% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 31% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 91% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 48% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 67% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 44% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Kingston upon Thames figures pool parents at the Kingston upon Thames schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
119 pupils in this year group.
37% — 32 points below the Kingston upon Thames average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | 69% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 43.4 | 59.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 5.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
98 pupils in this year group.
89% — 7 points below the Kingston upon Thames average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 96% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 24% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 15% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 43% | 18% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kingston upon Thames. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 147 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 108 |
| Of those, offered a place | 108 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 360 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.1% | 16.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8% | 9.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 62% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3% | 31.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 23% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 6.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 29% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.6% | 17.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4 | 4.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Lower than 71% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.59% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 56% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8 | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Higher than 48% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 13.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Southborough High School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Epsom and Ewell High School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shrewsbury House School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Hinchley Wood School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% grade 5+ English and maths
- Milbourne Lodge School 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Kingswood House School 2.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Blenheim High School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Rosebery School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 80% grade 5+ English and maths
- Glyn School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 67% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Chessington School's Ofsted rating?
Chessington School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 February 2024.
How did Chessington School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 37% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Chessington School?
77% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Chessington School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Chessington School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 108 families put Chessington School as their first choice for 147 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 108 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148407.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.