Chessington School
URN: 102599 • Chessington KT9 2JS
Overview
- Name
- Chessington School
- URN
- 102599
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ashraf Ali (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS
Summary
Chessington School is a mixed secondary community school located in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, with a current enrolment of 490 students and a capacity of 750. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where students feel happy and safe, supported by high-quality pastoral care. The dedicated staff are committed to helping each student reach their full potential through a broad and ambitious curriculum, which is designed to cater to diverse learning needs.
The school operates for 32.5 hours a week, offering a range of extracurricular activities that extend beyond traditional lessons, fostering personal development and critical thinking. Chessington School emphasizes the importance of academic success, employing rigorous monitoring and support to help students achieve their goals, regardless of their prior learning experiences.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Chessington School's ethos. The school values student voice and encourages participation in decision-making processes through a student-run School Council. This inclusive approach ensures that every student feels valued and contributes to the school's development, reinforcing its commitment to being a central part of the local community.
The school operates for 32.5 hours a week, offering a range of extracurricular activities that extend beyond traditional lessons, fostering personal development and critical thinking. Chessington School emphasizes the importance of academic success, employing rigorous monitoring and support to help students achieve their goals, regardless of their prior learning experiences.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Chessington School's ethos. The school values student voice and encourages participation in decision-making processes through a student-run School Council. This inclusive approach ensures that every student feels valued and contributes to the school's development, reinforcing its commitment to being a central part of the local community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Chessington School (43.5)
Key details
- LA
- Kingston upon Thames
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 490
- Boys
- 258
- Girls
- 232
- FSM %
- 22.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2021-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 490 | 258 | 232 | 750 | 22.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 490 | 258 | 232 | 750 | 22.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 490 | 258 | 232 | 750 | 22.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 490 | 258 | 232 | 750 | 22.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 490 | 258 | 232 | 750 | 22.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 445 | 227 | 218 | 750 | 16.30 |
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