Cheam Fields Primary Academy is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Sutton, London (SM3 8PQ). It has 458 pupils and a capacity of 408.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024, Cheam Fields Primary Academy was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 84% of pupils at Cheam Fields Primary Academy met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 27% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 86%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a relatively low proportion of pupils (6.9%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 21% speak English as an additional language. Sutton is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.
Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.