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St Philip's School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Philip's School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames , serving pupils aged 9–19, with 183 pupils, and a capacity of 185 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

9–19

Age range

183

Pupils

185

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Philip's School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St Philip's 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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St Philip's School — School Information

Full address
Harrow Close, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2HR
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
9–19 years
Free school meals
41.4% of pupils
DfE URN
142740

Frequently Asked Questions — St Philip's School

Is St Philip's School oversubscribed?

St Philip's School is operating close to its capacity of 185 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Philip's School?

Admission to St Philip's 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 St Philip's School cover?

St Philip's School is a not applicable school in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, serving pupils aged 9–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Philip's School?

St Philip's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.