Cheam Fields Primary Academy is a primary school in Sutton, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. 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 Fields Primary Academy currently has around 458 pupils on roll, which is about 112% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 6.9% 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 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (55.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Stoughton Avenue, Sutton, SM3 8PQ |
| Website: | www.cheamfieldsprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086449055 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sutton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Helen Shaw |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143375 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 408 |
| Number of Pupils: | 458 |
| Number of Boys: | 241 |
| Number of Girls: | 217 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 55.90% | 256 |
| Other Asian | 8.50% | 39 |
| Chinese | 8.30% | 38 |
| Other White | 6.60% | 30 |
| Indian | 4.80% | 22 |
| Other Mixed | 4.40% | 20 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 2 |
| African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Fields Primary School Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Junior School Kingston Avenue , North Cheam SM3 9UE | - not rated | 959 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Junior School Kingston Avenue , North Cheam SM3 9UE | - not rated | 959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School Anne Boleyn's Walk , Cheam SM3 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,969 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 | 220 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 2,263 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 | 2,969 yd | Community 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 | 1,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glaisdale School 14 Arundel Road , Cheam SM2 7AD | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.