Ellingham Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 52 of its 276 pupils (18.8%) were getting SEN support and 15 (5.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 276 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Kingston upon Thames.
18.8% get SEN support
52 of 276 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
5.4% have an EHC plan
15 of 276 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism21
- Social, emotional and mental health13
- Speech, language and communication13
- Moderate learning difficulty9
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 276 (places for 420)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Margaret Johonnett
- Free school meals
- 32.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Kingston upon Thames
- School reference (URN)
- 102568
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Kingston upon Thames council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, January 2026: Expected standard in 6 of 7 areas
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Ellingham Road, Chessington, KT9 2JA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- St Philip's School Special school · Ages 9–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Castle Hill Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 0.6 miles
- Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 miles
- Woodstock House School Independent · Ages 8–20 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Chessington School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 15.3%, EHC plans 4.3% 0.2 miles
- St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 24.7%, EHC plans 3.5% 0.4 miles
- Lovelace Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 14.2%, EHC plans 2.1% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Kingston upon Thames SEND schools in Kingston upon Thames
Questions about Ellingham Primary School
How many pupils at Ellingham Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 52 of the 276 pupils (18.8%) were getting SEN support and 15 (5.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Ellingham Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (21 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (13 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (13 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Ellingham Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Ellingham Primary School?
Through Kingston upon Thames council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Ellingham Primary School?
You can ask for Ellingham Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Ellingham Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Castle Hill Primary School, about 0.6 miles away.
Where is Ellingham Primary School?
Ellingham Road, Chessington, KT9 2JA, in Kingston upon Thames.
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