Chessington School Catchment Area
Chessington School is a academy converter secondary school in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 676 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
676
Pupils
750
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Chessington School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Chessington School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kingston upon Thames. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kingston upon Thames before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kingston upon Thames catchment area documents →Chessington School — School Information
- Full address
- Garrison Lane, Chessington, KT9 2JS
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 29.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148407
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chessington School
Is Chessington School oversubscribed? ▾
Chessington School is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Chessington School? ▾
Admission to Chessington School is managed by Kingston upon Thames. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Chessington School cover? ▾
Chessington School is a secondary school in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chessington School? ▾
Chessington School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.