Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
Sutton, SM3 9UU · Sutton · primary school
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3rd of 31 primary schools in Sutton we can score, 41 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.7/10 against 2,886 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 31.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a science sleepover and multi-day trips to High Ashurst, Kingswood, and the Isle of Wight. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 916 pupils against a stated capacity of 892. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the multi-day trips organised for parents who need to arrange childcare?
What Ofsted said about Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
Overview
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged the school outstanding for overall effectiveness before September 2024. This ungraded inspection confirms that the school remains a "wonderful place to play and learn," where pupils feel happy, safe, and exceptionally well prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- The school delivers a "broad and very engaging curriculum" through "highly skilled teaching," ensuring pupils acquire a "strong grounding in key concepts" in mathematics, reading, and writing.
- Reading is treated as "optimal importance," with staff diligently checking progress and swiftly addressing any gaps, particularly for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.
- Pupils’ personal development is "exceptional," supported by an extensive range of opportunities such as pupil leadership roles, clubs, and residential trips that foster character and empathy.
- Behaviour is described as "exceptionally well," with pupils learning to manage themselves effectively through widely understood policies and high expectations.
- Staff benefit from "optimal opportunities" for professional development and workload reduction, resulting in overwhelmingly positive attitudes towards working at the school.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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