Cheam Common Junior Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 8UTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Cheam Common Junior Academy is a primary school in Sutton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Sutton. It ranks 6th of 30 primary schools in Sutton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 September 2018, report published 5 October 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 February 2024

Pupils thrive at this school. They are happy, feel safe and embrace the many opportunities available. Pupils learn with enthusiasm. Staff support pupils very well. The school's use of technology ensures that all pupils excel in all areas of their learning. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They are polite and respectful and actively seek out opportunities to help and encourage one another. Pupils are highly focused in their learning and motivated to do their very best. Their attitudes and behaviour are very positive and create a highly welcoming environment. Pupils excel because of the high expectations set and the ambition the school has for all. Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum because their learning is meticulously planned and expertly delivered. Pupils enjoy a range of clubs and outings. This includes many sports, competitions, coding and activities that encourage pupils to be active citizens in their community and beyond. They relish the opportunity to take on leadership roles. Older pupils are excellent role models for the younger pupils. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the education the school delivers. Of the many comments provided, parents praised how welcoming and inclusive the school is and valued the many opportunities available.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

126 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths90%

90%, 28 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths36%

36%, 28 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score112

112, 6 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score114

114, 9 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score113

113, 8 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

512 pupils on roll, with places for 330

Eligible for free school meals8.2%

8.2%, 18.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language38.5%

38.5%, 16.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.4%

15.4%, 0.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cheam Common Junior Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Cheam Common Infants' Academy0.1 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptionalNot published
Dorchester Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Meadow Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
The Mead Infant and Nursery School0.7 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
LEO ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Sophie Gunner
Address
Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 8UT
Local authority
Sutton
URN
142398

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.