Cheam High School
Sutton, SM3 8PW · Sutton · secondary school
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10th of 15 secondary schools in Sutton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 814 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 7.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 61.3 · 83 | 46% | 3.83 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.05 · 54 | 38% | 2.07 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.1 · 81 | 15% | 1.24 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cheam High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join STEM Racing and Peer mentoring clubs. Sports include rock climbing, basketball, street dance, table tennis, athletics, and orienteering. Trips include a visit to MechSpace UCL.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,119 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,980. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in the STEM Racing club to develop their projects? What are the specific entry criteria for the Peer mentoring programme?
What Ofsted said about Cheam High School
Overview
Cheam High School is described as a "safe, vibrant and welcoming community" where pupils conduct themselves "exceptionally well." The report highlights a "broad and ambitious" curriculum and strong leadership, noting that pupils enjoy "great relationships with caring and dedicated staff" and feel a strong sense of belonging.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptional" behaviour, with "low-level disruption" being "very rare" due to clear systems.
- The curriculum is "well-thought-out" and sequenced to help pupils, including those with SEND, build understanding over time.
- Teachers possess "expert subject knowledge" and use effective strategies like questioning and modelling.
- Leaders show "high expectations" and provide "targeted high quality professional development" for staff.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and the school promotes spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not always "identify pupils’ gaps and misconceptions systematically" when checking for understanding.
- Consequently, some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, are not "consistently secure in their knowledge and deeper understanding."
- The school must ensure all staff have the expertise to "adapt learning to support pupils" so they develop a comprehensive understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.9 |
| 2024/25 | 50.7 |
| 2025/26 | 53.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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