How many pupils does St Philip's School have?

St Philip's School has 183 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

St Philip's School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).

How does St Philip's School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at St Philip's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.3 in 2025/26.

How does St Philip's School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at St Philip's School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Philip's School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Philip's School is part of ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Philip's School?

St Philip's School is located at Harrow Close, Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, KT9 2HR.

St Philip's School

Harrow Close, Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, KT9 2HR

Good

Inspected 17 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

3.3

Attainment 8

9–19

Ages

183

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About St Philip's School

St Philip's School is an academy special converter in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, England, for pupils aged 9–19. It has 183 pupils on roll. It is part of ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.3 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kingston upon Thames →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 9–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 183 / 185 (99%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 January 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

42.8%

Free school meals

22.5%

EAL

99.5%

SEN support

0.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

93%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.9%

Overall absence

36.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

32.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

17.7

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£52,658

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↓ −£3,160 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£25,440

Spend per pupil

£29,799

Income per pupil

54%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Harrow Close, Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, KT9 2HR
Phone: 02083972672
Headteacher: Ben Walsh
Website: http://www.stphilips-chessington.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Philip's School?: St Philip's School is an academy special converter in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, England, for pupils aged 9–19.
How many pupils does St Philip's School have?: St Philip's School has 183 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Philip's School's Ofsted rating?: St Philip's School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).
How does St Philip's School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at St Philip's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.3 in 2025/26.
How does St Philip's School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at St Philip's School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Philip's School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Philip's School is part of ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Philip's School?: St Philip's School is located at Harrow Close, Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, KT9 2HR.