Chessington School
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Chessington School is a secondary school in Kingston upon Thames for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 63 schools in Kingston upon Thames. It ranks 11th of 11 secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
Chessington School is a welcoming and inclusive place. Relationships among pupils and staff are positive and respectful. Pupils are safe and well looked after. They know there is an adult they can talk to if they have a concern. Bullying is rare and staff take effective action if it occurs. The school offers a broad and stimulating range of opportunities for all pupils. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. They ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same curriculum as others, with extra help if they need it. The school is an orderly environment. Pupils are considerate of others. If behaviour falls below the school's expectations, staff follow effective systems and take swift action. Pupils who struggle to regulate their behaviour receive the support they need. The school offers a rich range of activities and opportunities for pupils. Leaders have ensured that the offer is very inclusive. Pupils relish taking up roles as prefects, mental health ambassadors and sports captains. They enjoy the variety of clubs offered by the school, which include art, coding, music and different sports.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have introduced an ambitious curriculum, which is well designed and sequenced. However, it is not firmly embedded. In a small number of subjects, teachers are still getting used to delivering the curriculum content. The school should ensure that the curriculum is embedded securely across all subjects and that staff have the training and support they need to deliver it confidently.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
119 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
653 pupils on roll, with places for 750
Schools near Chessington School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southborough High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.3 |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 57.5 |
| Epsom and Ewell High School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 44.1 |
| Shrewsbury House School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Hinchley Wood School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 64.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Sarah Wilson
- Phone
- 02089741156
- Address
- Garrison Lane, Chessington, KT9 2JS
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- URN
- 148407
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.