Chessington School, based in Chessington, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Chessington School currently has around 490 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (82%) , including 11% who stay in school sixth forms and 53% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Garrison Lane, Chessington, KT9 2JS |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kingston upon Thames |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ashraf Ali |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 102599 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 490 |
| Number of Boys: | 258 |
| Number of Girls: | 232 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellingham Primary School Ellingham Road , KT9 2JA | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Church Lane , KT9 2DH | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Lovelace Primary School Mansfield Road , Hook KT9 2RN | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Buckland Road , KT9 1JE | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Buckland Road , KT9 1JE | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chessington School Garrison Lane , KT9 2JS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessington School Garrison Lane , KT9 2JS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southborough High School Hook Road , KT6 5AS | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education Fullers Way North , KT6 7LQ | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's School Harrow Close , Leatherhead Road KT9 2HR | - not rated | 200 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's School Harrow Close , Leatherhead Road KT9 2HR | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope, Epsom Woodside Lodge , West Park KT19 8PB | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farmstead School Long Grove Hospital , Horton Lane KT19 8PU | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Preparatory School 6 Fitzalan Road , Claygate KT10 0LX | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.