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Ellingham Primary School

Kingston upon Thames, KT9 2JAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 33 places
Ranking
#5,880
of 13,686 nationally

About Ellingham Primary School

Ellingham Primary School in Kingston upon Thames is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is noticeably undersubscribed relative to its physical size. With 290 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school has room to grow, yet the demand from local families tells a more complicated story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 93 applications for 33 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 2. 82 applicants per place. However, only 34 of those applications were first-preference choices, meaning the school is popular but not the top pick for most families in the area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 30. 2%, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment. This is a school that is well-used by its local community but not yet at capacity, and the oversubscription figure is driven more by late-round applications than by first-choice demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEllingham Road, Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, KT9 2JA
HeadteacherMargaret Johonnett
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Number of Pupils290
Free School Meals (FSM)30.2%
School Capacity290 / 420 (69% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: ellingham.school. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Ellingham Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.