The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 612
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Head
- Miss Kelly Dixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Mansfield Road, Hook, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEllingham Primary School
Primary · 880m away
St Philip's School
Academy · 881m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Castle Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Southborough High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Kisimul School
Independent · 1.7km away
Woodstock House School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lovelace Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lovelace Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lovelace Primary School?
Lovelace Primary School currently has 612 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lovelace Primary School take?
Lovelace Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lovelace Primary School?
Lovelace Primary School is in Chessington, KT9 2RN, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lovelace Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lovelace Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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