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Chessington School
Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS, Kingston upon Thames
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.0 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
676
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 64% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 65%, though only 37% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, with an encouraging level of parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.4 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 54% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.8%
White Other11.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
Black African3.3%
Other2.7%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.35678, -0.30987 · KT9 2JS
School details
Local authorityKingston upon Thames
RegionLondon
URN148407
School typeAcademy converter
Websitechessington.kingston.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chessington School rated by Ofsted?
Chessington School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is Chessington School a good school?
Chessington School scores 40.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Chessington School in GCSEs?
Chessington School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.4. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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