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Cheam High School

State school · Sutton, SM3 8PW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 2,121 pupils

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
2,121 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
London Borough of Sutton

Headteacher

Head

Mr Peter Naudi

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy 20 %
Cheam Fields Primary Academy 14 %
Other 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Dorchester Primary School 11 %
Cheam Common Junior Academy 9 %
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School 8 %
Robin Hood Junior School 6 %
Meadow Primary School 5 %
Westbourne Primary School 5 %
Cuddington Croft Primary School 2 %
Nonsuch Primary School 2 %
Green Lane Primary and Nursery School 2 %
Brookfield Primary Academy 2 %
Aragon Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
70%
LA avg.
85%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
80%
LA avg.
82%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
13%
LA avg.
36%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
137
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

2,121
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Chatsworth Road
Cheam
Sutton
Surrey
SM3 8PW
Get directions

Telephone: 020 8644 5790

Email: secretary@cheam.sutton.sch.uk

Website: http://www.cheam.sutton.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Sutton

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School data & information Cheam High School Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8PW
2,121 Pupil numbers
14 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
22 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
137 Number of teachers
46 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
80%
LA avg.
82%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
51.90
LA avg.
59.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.05 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 8
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 118 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 316 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 141 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 311 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 317 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 9
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 118 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 118 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
13%
LA avg.
36%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.37
LA avg.
40.72
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 53 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 17 A
Psychology GCE A level 57 B
Physics GCE A level 24 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 14 B
Mathematics GCE A level 52 B
History GCE A level 25 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 13 B
Geography GCE A level 10 B
French GCE A level 10 A
Film Studies GCE A level 8 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 19 A
Economics GCE A level 29 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 11 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 52 B
Biology GCE A level 29 B
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 8 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 7 C
Accounting / Finance GCE A level 28 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Cheam High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
7.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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