Cheam Common Junior Academy vs Dorchester Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 686 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheam Common Junior Academy
Worcester Park · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
512 students
Dorchester Primary School
Worcester Park · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
| Measure | Cheam Common Junior Academy Worcester Park, London | Dorchester Primary School Worcester Park, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 1,720 | #824 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #256 of 15,697 | #4928 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 512 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 512 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 155.2% | 69.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 36% | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worcester Park | Worcester Park |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cheamcommon.org.uk | www.dorchesterprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Cheam Common Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.8 vs 64.6).
- •Cheam Common Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 67%).
- •Cheam Common Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (36% vs 15%).
- •Cheam Common Junior Academy is the larger school with 512 students compared with 472.
- •Cheam Common Junior Academy is a academy school while Dorchester Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheam Common Junior Academy better than Dorchester Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cheam Common Junior Academy ranks higher (95.8 vs 64.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cheam Common Junior Academy and Dorchester Primary School?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Worcester Park and Worcester Park in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheam Common Junior Academy: 512. Dorchester Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheam Common Junior Academy and Dorchester Primary School rank in London?
Cheam Common Junior Academy is 35th of 1,720 and Dorchester Primary School is 824th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).