What did Ofsted judge Chessington School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Chessington School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Chessington School?

Chessington School has 653 pupils on roll.

What ages does Chessington School take?

Chessington School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Chessington School located?

Chessington School is located in Chessington, KT9 2JS, Kingston upon Thames.

How do I apply to Chessington School?

Chessington School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Chessington School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Chessington School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 4.467 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Chessington School?

When Chessington School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (including children adopted from state care outside of England). Applications made under this criterion must be accompanied by details of circumstances and professionally supported evidence (such as from a social worker); 2. Siblings — Siblings, including an adopted, foster, half or step brother or sister, living at the same address and attending Chessington School at the time of admission. Section 4 definition: children are siblings if they are a full, half, step, adopted or foster brother or sister, live at the same address as the child applying, are currently enrolled at the preferred secondary school and will still be attending when the applicant is admitted. The sibling's details must be included on the application. Children from multiple births do not provide sibling priority to each other until at least one of them is enrolled; having multiple siblings already attending does not increase priority; cousins, even if living at the same address, are not siblings; 3. Exceptional family, social or medical need — Cases of exceptional family, social or medical need (which must be described on the application form and verified by professionally supported evidence) that makes the school concerned the most suitable one for the individual child, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 147 places at this entry point. Tie-break: For applicants who live the same distance from the school, random selection by the drawing of lots is used as a final tie-breaker.

What is the largest ethnic background at Chessington School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.8% of pupils at Chessington School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

4.467miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Chessington School, year by year →

How places are decided at Chessington School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (including children adopted from state care outside of England). Applications made under this criterion must be accompanied by details of circumstances and professionally supported evidence (such as from a social worker).
2Siblings — Siblings, including an adopted, foster, half or step brother or sister, living at the same address and attending Chessington School at the time of admission. Section 4 definition: children are siblings if they are a full, half, step, adopted or foster brother or sister, live at the same address as the child applying, are currently enrolled at the preferred secondary school and will still be attending when the applicant is admitted. The sibling's details must be included on the application. Children from multiple births do not provide sibling priority to each other until at least one of them is enrolled; having multiple siblings already attending does not increase priority; cousins, even if living at the same address, are not siblings.
3Exceptional family, social or medical need — Cases of exceptional family, social or medical need (which must be described on the application form and verified by professionally supported evidence) that makes the school concerned the most suitable one for the individual child.
4Children of staff — Children of staff directly employed by the school for two years or more at the time of application and will continue to be employed at the school at the point of admission, or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance from home to school — Children who live nearest to the school as measured by a straight line to the nearest school gate. All distances will be measured using the School Admissions' computerised geographical information system.

If two applications tie: For applicants who live the same distance from the school, random selection by the drawing of lots is used as a final tie-breaker.

The brochure states "This is a summary of the oversubscription criteria. It is your responsibility to read the full policy on the school's website for further information about each criteria and your responsibilities as the applicant before making your application." Kingston composite brochure, "Admission arrangements for 2026" (September 2026 entry), secondary section. The entry also notes "Sixth Form admissions are managed directly by the school. Refer to the school's policy."

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Chessington School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Chessington School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Chessington School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Chessington School?: Chessington School has 653 pupils on roll.
What ages does Chessington School take?: Chessington School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Chessington School located?: Chessington School is located in Chessington, KT9 2JS, Kingston upon Thames.
How do I apply to Chessington School?: Chessington School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Chessington School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Chessington School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 4.467 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Chessington School?: When Chessington School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (including children adopted from state care outside of England). Applications made under this criterion must be accompanied by details of circumstances and professionally supported evidence (such as from a social worker); 2. Siblings — Siblings, including an adopted, foster, half or step brother or sister, living at the same address and attending Chessington School at the time of admission. Section 4 definition: children are siblings if they are a full, half, step, adopted or foster brother or sister, live at the same address as the child applying, are currently enrolled at the preferred secondary school and will still be attending when the applicant is admitted. The sibling's details must be included on the application. Children from multiple births do not provide sibling priority to each other until at least one of them is enrolled; having multiple siblings already attending does not increase priority; cousins, even if living at the same address, are not siblings; 3. Exceptional family, social or medical need — Cases of exceptional family, social or medical need (which must be described on the application form and verified by professionally supported evidence) that makes the school concerned the most suitable one for the individual child, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 147 places at this entry point. Tie-break: For applicants who live the same distance from the school, random selection by the drawing of lots is used as a final tie-breaker.
What is the largest ethnic background at Chessington School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.8% of pupils at Chessington School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

4.467miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Chessington School, year by year →

How places are decided at Chessington School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (including children adopted from state care outside of England). Applications made under this criterion must be accompanied by details of circumstances and professionally supported evidence (such as from a social worker).
2Siblings — Siblings, including an adopted, foster, half or step brother or sister, living at the same address and attending Chessington School at the time of admission. Section 4 definition: children are siblings if they are a full, half, step, adopted or foster brother or sister, live at the same address as the child applying, are currently enrolled at the preferred secondary school and will still be attending when the applicant is admitted. The sibling's details must be included on the application. Children from multiple births do not provide sibling priority to each other until at least one of them is enrolled; having multiple siblings already attending does not increase priority; cousins, even if living at the same address, are not siblings.
3Exceptional family, social or medical need — Cases of exceptional family, social or medical need (which must be described on the application form and verified by professionally supported evidence) that makes the school concerned the most suitable one for the individual child.
4Children of staff — Children of staff directly employed by the school for two years or more at the time of application and will continue to be employed at the school at the point of admission, or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance from home to school — Children who live nearest to the school as measured by a straight line to the nearest school gate. All distances will be measured using the School Admissions' computerised geographical information system.

If two applications tie: For applicants who live the same distance from the school, random selection by the drawing of lots is used as a final tie-breaker.

Chessington School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Chessington School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Chessington School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Chessington School?: Chessington School has 653 pupils on roll.
What ages does Chessington School take?: Chessington School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Chessington School located?: Chessington School is located in Chessington, KT9 2JS, Kingston upon Thames.
How do I apply to Chessington School?: Chessington School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Chessington School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Chessington School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 4.467 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Chessington School?: When Chessington School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (including children adopted from state care outside of England). Applications made under this criterion must be accompanied by details of circumstances and professionally supported evidence (such as from a social worker); 2. Siblings — Siblings, including an adopted, foster, half or step brother or sister, living at the same address and attending Chessington School at the time of admission. Section 4 definition: children are siblings if they are a full, half, step, adopted or foster brother or sister, live at the same address as the child applying, are currently enrolled at the preferred secondary school and will still be attending when the applicant is admitted. The sibling's details must be included on the application. Children from multiple births do not provide sibling priority to each other until at least one of them is enrolled; having multiple siblings already attending does not increase priority; cousins, even if living at the same address, are not siblings; 3. Exceptional family, social or medical need — Cases of exceptional family, social or medical need (which must be described on the application form and verified by professionally supported evidence) that makes the school concerned the most suitable one for the individual child, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 147 places at this entry point. Tie-break: For applicants who live the same distance from the school, random selection by the drawing of lots is used as a final tie-breaker.
What is the largest ethnic background at Chessington School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67.8% of pupils at Chessington School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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