Castle Hill Primary School vs Chessington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hill Primary School
Chessington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
514 students
Chessington School
Chessington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
653 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Primary School Chessington, London | Chessington School Chessington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1333 of 1,720 | #433 of 640 |
| National rank | #9581 of 15,697 | #2393 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 514 | 653 |
| Pupils on roll | 514 | 653 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 115.5% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chessington | Chessington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | castlehill-kingston.co.uk/ | chessington.kingston.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.6 vs 41.2).
- •Chessington School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 514.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castle Hill Primary School better than Chessington School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Hill Primary School ranks higher (42.6 vs 41.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Castle Hill Primary School and Chessington School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chessington and Chessington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Primary School: 514. Chessington School: 653. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Primary School and Chessington School rank in London?
Castle Hill Primary School is 1333rd of 1,720 and Chessington School is 433rd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).