Chessington School vs St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 822 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
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Chessington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
170 students
| Measure | Chessington School Chessington, London | St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Chessington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #433 of 640 | #1656 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2393 of 4,090 | #13990 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 653 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 653 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.stmaryschessington.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chessington School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.2 vs 20.0).
- •Chessington School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 170.
- •Chessington School is a academy school while St Mary's CofE (Aided) 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 St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chessington School ranks higher (41.2 vs 20.0 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 St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
About 822 m in a straight line, between Chessington and Chessington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chessington School: 653. St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chessington School and St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School rank in London?
Chessington School is 433rd of 640 and St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School is 1656th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).