The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.7
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 320 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 213 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,103
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- CHEAM ACADEMIES NETWORK
- Head
- Mr Peter Naudi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCheam Fields Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Homefield Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
The Limes College
Academy · 1.2km away
Robin Hood Infants' School
Primary · 1.2km away
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.3km away
Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cheam High School a selective school?
No. Cheam High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cheam High School's Ofsted rating?
Cheam High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheam High School?
Cheam High School currently has 2,103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheam High School take?
Cheam High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cheam High School?
Cheam High School is in Sutton, SM3 8PW, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheam High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cheam High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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