Our students are truly exceptional, and I am impressed every day with their ambition, dedication, enthusiasm, humour and pride in their school community. Students thrive at Chessington School because they are happy and safe in our nurturing environment, all underpinned by high-quality pastoral care.
Students enjoy first-rate teaching in a superb learning environment. Our talented staff have high aspirations for our students and are committed to improving the quality of their work to ensure that everyone reaches their full potential. Our curriculum is broad and ambitious for all students and coupled with the wider curriculum, we have all the ingredients to give our students the very best education, full of rich opportunities, to ensure they develop into caring, healthy, confident, well-rounded adults, equipped with the skills and qualifications, preparing them for the next phase of their lives.
I hope you will find the information on our website useful, and that it gives you a good flavour of our school; its remarkable students and staff, as well as its achievements, values and ambitions. However, the best way to experience what Chessington has to offer, is to visit us.
I very much hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you in person, but in the meantime, please feel free to contact either myself or the school office on any matter.
Ms. S. Wilson, Headteacher
The school offers a rich range of activities and opportunities for pupils. Leaders have ensured that the offer is very inclusive. Pupils relish taking up roles as prefects, mental health ambassadors and sports captains. They enjoy the variety of clubs offered by the school, which include art, coding, music and different sports.
Ofsted, 2024Chessington School is a great school because the staff truly care about the children, working to help them reach their full potential.
Parent, 2025Chessington School is a welcoming and inclusive place. Relationships among pupils and staff are positive and respectful. Pupils are safe and well looked after.
Ofsted, 2024I can send my child into school everyday knowing he is cared for, safe and happy and is meeting his educational potential.
Parent, 2025My children feel very happy, well-supported by a wonderful teaching team in a safe, comfortable and enriching environment.
Parent, 2025Chessington School is part of the Every Child, Every Day Academy Trust which consists of five secondary schools across Southwest London and Surrey - Chessington School, Heathside Walton-on-Thames, Heathside School, Hollyfield School and Grey Court School. Each of our schools is fully comprehensive, keeping every child at the very heart of what we do every single day.
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