Cheam High School vs Edmonton County School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheam High School
Sutton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,119 students
Edmonton County School
London · Academy all-through · Ages 2–18
2,091 students
| Measure | Cheam High School Sutton, London | Edmonton County School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 640 | #410 of 640 |
| National rank | #888 of 4,090 | #2214 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 2,119 | 2,091 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,119 | 2,091 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 48% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.9% | 30.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.8% | 47.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.54 | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | 29.2 |
| town | Sutton | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cheam.sutton.sch.uk/ | www.edmontoncounty.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cheam High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.8 vs 45.3).
- •Cheam High School is the larger school with 2,119 students compared with 2,091.
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 High School better than Edmonton County School?
On the Success Index (England), Cheam High School ranks higher (72.8 vs 45.3 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 High School and Edmonton County School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Sutton and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheam High School: 2,119. Edmonton County School: 2,091. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheam High School and Edmonton County School rank in London?
Cheam High School is 190th of 640 and Edmonton County School is 410th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).