Cheam Common Infants' Academy, based in Worcester Park, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cheam Common Infants' Academy currently has around 412 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.5%. chinese pupils make up about 11.9% , followed by indian at 11.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Balmoral Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8SS |
| Website: | www.cheamcommoninfants.com |
| Telephone: | 02083374152 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sutton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Samantha Hughes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145481 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/09/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 427 |
| Number of Pupils: | 412 |
| Number of Boys: | 216 |
| Number of Girls: | 196 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 40.50% | 167 |
| Chinese | 11.90% | 49 |
| Indian | 11.20% | 46 |
| Other White | 10.70% | 44 |
| Other Asian | 7.30% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 5.30% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 12 |
| African | 2.90% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam Common Infants' Academy Balmoral Road , KT4 8SS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Common Infants' School Balmoral Road , KT4 8SS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Common Junior School Kingsmead Avenue , KT4 8UT | - not rated | 69 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Common Junior Academy Kingsmead Avenue , KT4 8UT | 3out of 4 | 69 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Primary School Dorchester Road , KT4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossom House School Blossom House School , Station Road KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.