Ellingham Primary School
Chessington, KT9 2JA · Kingston upon Thames · primary school
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22nd of 28 primary schools in Kingston upon Thames we can score, 35 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 7.7/10 against 2,220 of them, against 6.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ellingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a wellbeing club and attend Sports Day. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 276 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching routines? What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Ellingham Primary School
Overview
Ellingham Primary School is described as a "kind and caring community school" where pupils achieve well and leave "fully ready for the next stages of their education." The report highlights a "welcoming, family-like atmosphere" with excellent behaviour and a broad, ambitious curriculum that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Staff provide "consistent support" for spelling, writing, and phonics, resulting in pupils producing work to a "high standard."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with staff using "careful questioning" to address misconceptions quickly and build subject-specific vocabulary.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "excellent," characterised by "utmost respect" and positive attitudes to learning in a "purposeful and welcoming environment."
- Leaders have established a "rigorous programme of staff professional learning," enabling confident and successful teaching across the school.
- The personal development programme is "coherent and well-designed," helping pupils discuss issues like online safety and mental health with "empathy and maturity."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure their strategy to promote attendance and punctuality is "fully implemented" so that pupils, particularly disadvantaged ones, attend regularly, as absence rates remain high.
- Leaders should ensure "highly effective teaching is embedded" so that adaptations to pupils' learning are "precise," enabling all pupils to be fully ready for future learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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