Chessington School
Chessington, KT9 2JS · Kingston upon Thames · secondary school
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11th of 11 secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.1/10 against 808 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.7 · 29 | 30% | 0.87 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.15 · 60 | 25% | 1.51 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.3 · 30 | 10% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chessington School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.15 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Jack Petchey Foundation. Sports include basketball, football, and sports coaching. Trips have included the Design Museum, an Austria ski trip, Oxford University, Cycledrome Dartford, Stratford, a Life of Pi theatre trip, the Royal Observatory Planetarium, and a Globe Theatre Macbeth.
Getting in
The published school roll is 653 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?
What Ofsted said about Chessington School
Overview
Chessington School is described as a "welcoming and inclusive place" where relationships are "positive and respectful." The report highlights an "ambitious and broad" curriculum that goes beyond national aims, supported by staff with "secure subject knowledge" who effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "safe and well looked after," with bullying being "rare" and staff taking "effective action" when concerns arise.
- The curriculum is "carefully planned and sequenced," leading to increased uptake of EBacc subjects and modern foreign languages.
- Teachers "present information clearly" and use activities designed to "deepen and consolidate" learning, enabling pupils to tackle complex tasks.
- Pupils with SEND receive "high-quality support" and appropriate adaptations to access the curriculum successfully.
- The school offers a "rich range of activities," including clubs and leadership roles, which pupils "relish" taking up.
Areas to improve
- Ensure the ambitious curriculum is "embedded securely across all subjects," as it is "less well developed" in a small number of areas.
- Provide staff with the necessary training and support to deliver the new curriculum content "confidently."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.2 |
| 2024/25 | 43.4 |
| 2025/26 | 42.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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