The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 290
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Head
- Mrs Margaret Johonnett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | 30 June 2010
Full inspection
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ellingham Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JA
Town setting
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Lovelace Primary School
Primary · 880m away
Castle Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Southborough High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 2.1km away
Rowan Preparatory School
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ellingham Primary School?
Ellingham Primary School currently has 290 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ellingham Primary School take?
Ellingham Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ellingham Primary School?
Ellingham Primary School is in Chessington, KT9 2JA, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ellingham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ellingham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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