Cheam Fields Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Stoughton Avenue, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8PQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Cheam Fields Primary Academy is a primary school in Sutton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Sutton. It ranks 2nd of 30 primary schools in Sutton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 10 November 2024

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 October 2024

Cheam Fields Primary Academy is where the values of 'learning, excellence and opportunity' are not just words but a way of life. The school has created a nurturing and purposeful learning environment which enables staff to provide pupils with important skills for life, such as reading, mathematics and digital literacy. The school develops individuals to be curious and enthusiastic learners. Pupils are highly motivated to learn as a result of the exciting curriculum that is in place. This enthusiasm results in pupils achieving exceptionally well academically. Pupils thoroughly enjoy coming to school and feel very safe. As a result, attendance is high. Pupils behave very well because the school has very high expectations. This begins from the very start, with children in the early years quickly learning the school's routines and structures. Pupils experience an impressive wider development offer. For example, pupils have successfully participated in competitions for sustainable development. They represent the school at a local, national and international level. The school has an extensive range of sporting, musical and other range of extra-curricular activities. These are supported by a wide range of trips and residentials. This develops pupils' strengths and interests so they can become well-rounded individuals.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

63 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths84%

84%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths27%

27%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

471 pupils on roll, with places for 408

Eligible for free school meals5.7%

5.7%, 20.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language32.1%

32.1%, 10.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.1%

12.1%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cheam Fields Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding79% met the expected standard
Meadow Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
Nonsuch Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Robin Hood Infants' School0.8 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
LEO ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Faye Gibney
Address
Stoughton Avenue, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8PQ
Local authority
Sutton
URN
143375

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.