Cheam School vs The Clere School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheam School
Thatcham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
321 students
The Clere School
Newbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
382 students
| Measure | Cheam School Thatcham, South East | The Clere School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #399 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #2429 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 321 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 382 |
| Free school meals | – | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 52.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Thatcham | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cheamschool.co.uk | www.clere.school |
The verdict
- •The Clere School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 321.
- •Cheam School is a independent school while The Clere 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 School better than The Clere 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 School and The Clere School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheam School: 321. The Clere School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheam School and The Clere School rank in South East?
Cheam School is unranked and The Clere School is 399th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).