The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.4
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 98 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 676
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 29.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Trust
- EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sarah Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Chessington School a selective school?
No. Chessington School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chessington School's Ofsted rating?
Chessington School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chessington School?
Chessington School currently has 676 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chessington School take?
Chessington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chessington School?
Chessington School is in Chessington, KT9 2JS, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chessington School have a sixth form?
No, Chessington School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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