Chessington School vs Southborough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chessington School
Chessington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
653 students
Southborough High School
Surbiton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
935 students
| Measure | Chessington School Chessington, London | Southborough High School Surbiton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #433 of 640 | #325 of 640 |
| National rank | #2393 of 4,090 | #1639 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 653 | 935 |
| Pupils on roll | 653 | 935 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | 51.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.7% | 70.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.7 |
| town | Chessington | Surbiton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | chessington.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.southborough.kingston.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southborough High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 41.2).
- •Southborough High School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 653.
- •Chessington School is co-educational and Southborough High School is boys.
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 Southborough High School?
On the Success Index (England), Southborough High School ranks higher (56.7 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 Southborough High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Chessington and Surbiton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chessington School: 653. Southborough High School: 935. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chessington School and Southborough High School rank in London?
Chessington School is 433rd of 640 and Southborough High School is 325th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).