Chessington School

A good academy converter school in Kingston upon Thames. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chessington School.

Chessington, KT92JS Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
57.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.15
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 64.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Garrison Lane
Chessington, KT92JS
Phone
2089741156
Website
chessington.kingston.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148407
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Garrison Lane, Chessington, KT9 2JS
Website
http://chessington.kingston.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
677
Free School Meals
27.9% (189 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.7
English Attainment 8:
9.2
Maths Attainment 8:
8.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.7
Ebacc English:
97.2%
Ebacc Entry:
25.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
91.6%
Ebacc Languages:
53.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.15
Progress 8 Range:
-0.13 to 0.43

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.5 (+12.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.15 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
113
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
677 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy The rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Ms S. Wilson welcomes visitors and emphasizes an inclusive, nurturing environment, high aspirations for students, a broad and ambitious curriculum, strong pastoral care, and a call to experience the school firsthand.

Facilities

Atrium (21st Century environment) Wellbeing Room SEN Garden Piglets Nursery on site Sports facilities Modern learning technology facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Latin Critical Thinking Extra boosters for high-level analysis and independent study Broad and innovative curriculum with opportunities beyond the core curriculum

SEND Provision

Chessington School provides SEND support with a dedicated Inclusion lead and SENCO, and a team that tailors lessons for SEND students. The school has a Wellbeing Room and a SEN Garden, and states that it regularly works with parents to ensure the right support for their child. SEND policies are available in the Policies section.