Castle Hill Primary School vs Ellingham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 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
Ellingham Primary School
Chessington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
276 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Primary School Chessington, London | Ellingham Primary School Chessington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1333 of 1,720 | #1038 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9581 of 15,697 | #6597 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 514 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 514 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 115.5% | 65.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chessington | Chessington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | castlehill-kingston.co.uk/ | www.ellingham.school |
The verdict
- •Ellingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 42.6).
- •Ellingham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 56%).
- •Castle Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Castle Hill Primary School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 276.
- •Castle Hill Primary School is a academy school while Ellingham Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ellingham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellingham Primary School ranks higher (56.4 vs 42.6 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 Ellingham Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chessington and Chessington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Primary School: 514. Ellingham Primary School: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Primary School and Ellingham Primary School rank in London?
Castle Hill Primary School is 1333rd of 1,720 and Ellingham Primary School is 1038th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).