Chessington School vs Ellingham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 129 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chessington School
Chessington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
653 students
Ellingham Primary School
Chessington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
276 students
| Measure | Chessington School Chessington, London | Ellingham Primary School Chessington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #433 of 640 | #1038 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2393 of 4,090 | #6597 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 653 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 653 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 65.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | chessington.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.ellingham.school |
The verdict
- •Ellingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 41.2).
- •Chessington School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 276.
- •Chessington 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 Chessington School better than Ellingham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellingham Primary School ranks higher (56.4 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 Chessington School and Ellingham Primary School?
About 129 m in a straight line, between Chessington and Chessington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chessington School: 653. Ellingham Primary School: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chessington School and Ellingham Primary School rank in London?
Chessington School is 433rd of 640 and Ellingham Primary School is 1038th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).