After World War II, with large areas of Chessington scheduled for building, a new secondary school was required.

[4] A Ministry of Education inspection in July 1962 concluded that Fleetwood was a good school which made a valuable contribution to its local community.

This angered many of the parents and residents in the Chessington and Hook areas who felt that local amenities were being taken away from the south of the borough.

[4] In September 1989, Chessington Community College was established, replacing Fleetwood School on the Garrison Lane site, with Mr. J. P. Hayes as its first headteacher.

[citation needed] In 2009, following years of construction as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme, the college reopened following a rebuild worth £17 million.

[20] Due to its architectural significance and design, the school building features in the Getty Image library.

[21] Chessington Community College Pictures and Photos - Getty Images The building was officially opened in September 2009.

[citation needed] Sixth Form at CCC: A History by Mark Tilley (Original Works)