Cheam High School vs Nonsuch High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.3 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
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Sutton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,494 students
| Measure | Cheam High School Sutton, London | Nonsuch High School for Girls Sutton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #190 of 640 | #14 of 640 |
| National rank | #888 of 4,090 | #36 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,119 | 1,494 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,119 | 1,494 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 116.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 80.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.9% | 98.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.8% | 99.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.54 | 7.60 |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | 47.8 |
| town | Sutton | Sutton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cheam.sutton.sch.uk/ | www.nonsuchschool.org |
The verdict
- •Nonsuch High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.8 vs 72.8).
- •Cheam High School is the larger school with 2,119 students compared with 1,494.
- •Cheam High School is co-educational and Nonsuch High School for Girls is girls.
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 Nonsuch High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Nonsuch High School for Girls ranks higher (97.8 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 Nonsuch High School for Girls?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sutton and Sutton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheam High School: 2,119. Nonsuch High School for Girls: 1,494. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheam High School and Nonsuch High School for Girls rank in London?
Cheam High School is 190th of 640 and Nonsuch High School for Girls is 14th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).