Cheam High School vs Graveney School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 7.8 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
Graveney School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,332 students
| Measure | Cheam High School Sutton, London | Graveney School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #190 of 640 | #95 of 640 |
| National rank | #888 of 4,090 | #453 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,119 | 2,332 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,119 | 2,332 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 108% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 63.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.9% | 78.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.8% | 88.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.54 | 6.10 |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | 35.1 |
| town | Sutton | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cheam.sutton.sch.uk/ | www.graveney.org/ |
The verdict
- •Graveney School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 72.8).
- •Graveney School is the larger school with 2,332 students compared with 2,119.
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 Graveney School?
On the Success Index (England), Graveney School ranks higher (84.5 vs 72.8 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 Graveney School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Sutton and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheam High School: 2,119. Graveney School: 2,332. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheam High School and Graveney School rank in London?
Cheam High School is 190th of 640 and Graveney School is 95th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).