Lovelace Primary School
URN: 102583 • Chessington KT9 2RN
Overview
- Name
- Lovelace Primary School
- URN
- 102583
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Dixon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083973265
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mansfield Road, Chessington KT9 2RN
Summary
Lovelace Primary School is a community school located in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, with a history of over seventy years since its establishment in 1951. The school operates as a three-form entry institution, accommodating 612 pupils within a capacity of 630. Lovelace prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported, encapsulated in its motto, “Learning Together, Succeeding Forever.”
The school offers an ambitious curriculum designed to engage students across various subjects while prioritising the development of essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Lovelace also emphasizes the importance of personal growth, encouraging children to be respectful, independent, and well-behaved. The staff are dedicated to ensuring that pupils are happy and confident, providing a supportive atmosphere where they can express their concerns.
Situated on an expansive site, Lovelace Primary School benefits from excellent outdoor facilities, including a swimming pool, wildlife area, and an outdoor amphitheatre, which enhance the learning experience. The school plays a vital role in the local community, aiming to instill a sense of citizenship and responsibility in its students.
The school offers an ambitious curriculum designed to engage students across various subjects while prioritising the development of essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Lovelace also emphasizes the importance of personal growth, encouraging children to be respectful, independent, and well-behaved. The staff are dedicated to ensuring that pupils are happy and confident, providing a supportive atmosphere where they can express their concerns.
Situated on an expansive site, Lovelace Primary School benefits from excellent outdoor facilities, including a swimming pool, wildlife area, and an outdoor amphitheatre, which enhance the learning experience. The school plays a vital role in the local community, aiming to instill a sense of citizenship and responsibility in its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Castle Hill Primary School (63.5)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School (63.1)
- St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School (55.7)
- Ellingham Primary School (55.3)
- Castle Hill Primary School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kingston upon Thames
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 612
- Boys
- 325
- Girls
- 287
- FSM %
- 14.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-04-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 612 | 325 | 287 | 630 | 14.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 604 | 313 | 291 | 630 | 14.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 608 | 303 | 305 | 630 | 13.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 608 | 303 | 305 | 630 | 13.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 596 | 296 | 300 | 630 | 12.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 612 | 301 | 311 | 630 | 11.10 |
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