Cheam High School vs Homefield Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 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
Homefield Preparatory School
Sutton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–14
224 students
| Measure | Cheam High School Sutton, London | Homefield Preparatory School Sutton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #190 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #888 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–14 |
| Students | 2,119 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,119 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 53.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | – |
| town | Sutton | Sutton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cheam.sutton.sch.uk/ | www.homefieldprep.school |
The verdict
- •Cheam High School is the larger school with 2,119 students compared with 224.
- •Cheam High School is a academy school while Homefield Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cheam High School is co-educational and Homefield Preparatory School is boys.
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 Homefield Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cheam High School and Homefield Preparatory School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sutton and Sutton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheam High School: 2,119. Homefield Preparatory School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheam High School and Homefield Preparatory School rank in London?
Cheam High School is 190th of 640 and Homefield Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).