Cheam High School vs St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary 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
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School
Sutton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
349 students
| Measure | Cheam High School Sutton, London | St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School Sutton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #190 of 640 | #473 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #888 of 4,090 | #2753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,119 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,119 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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.stdunstans.sutton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 72.8).
- •Cheam High School is the larger school with 2,119 students compared with 349.
- •Cheam High School is a academy school while St Dunstan's Cheam CofE 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 High School better than St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School ranks higher (76.4 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 St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary 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. St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheam High School and St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School rank in London?
Cheam High School is 190th of 640 and St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School is 473rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).