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Cheam High School
Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8PW, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.6 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,103
Capacity
1,980
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 88%, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is in the top 27% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 81%, though the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 39%. The school supports a significant portion of its pupils, with 72% progressing to university, including 19% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.7 | Top 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 81% | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 57% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 36% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 212 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (190 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child is happy
91%
My child feels safe
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
School keeps me informed
83%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.2%
White Other8.6%
Asian Other6.9%
Asian Chinese4.1%
Asian Indian4.0%
Asian Pakistani3.7%
Mixed Other3.2%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.36632, -0.21800 · SM3 8PW
School details
Local authoritySutton
RegionLondon
URN136785
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cheam.sutton.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cheam High School rated by Ofsted?
Cheam High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Cheam High School a good school?
Cheam High School scores 80.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cheam High School?
Based on 190 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cheam High School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cheam High School in GCSEs?
Cheam High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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