What is St Philip's School's Ofsted rating?

St Philip's School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/01/2023. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is St Philip's School a primary or secondary school?

St Philip's School is a other school in Chessington, for ages 9–19.

Where is St Philip's School?

St Philip's School is in Chessington, KT9 2HR (Kingston upon Thames local authority).

How many pupils attend St Philip's School?

St Philip's School has around 183 pupils on roll.

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St Philip's School

Goodgraded 17/01/2023Ages 9–19183 pupils

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Chessington, KT9 2HR

Kingston upon Thames

St Philip's School is a school for pupils aged 9 to 19 in Chessington, within the Kingston upon Thames local authority. The school has around 183 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/01/2023, St Philip's School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Chessington can view St Philip's School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Chessington (KT9 2HR), St Philip's School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 17/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Progress 8

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average

Attainment 82.8

Progress 8-1.5

Grade 5+ English & maths0%

Grade 4+ English & maths

EBacc entry

EBacc average point score

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Pupil intake42.8%

Free school meals42.8%

England avg 26.3%

English not first language22.5%

England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing85.4%

Attendance85.4%

England avg 93.5%

Pupils per teacher6.3

England avg 19.6

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Chessington

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Ellingham Primary SchoolGood · 0.0 mi Chessington SchoolGood · 0.1 mi St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 mi Lovelace Primary School0.5 mi St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi Castle Hill Primary School0.7 mi

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