Cheam Common Infants' Academy
96%
Capacity
412
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Cheam Common Infants' Academy
Cheam Common Infants' Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sutton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 412 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 427 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cheam Common Infants' Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Samantha Hughes, it falls under Sutton local authority.
Cheam Common Infants' Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 260 applications for 112 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 105 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cheam Common Infants' Academy include Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sutton, Cheam Common Infants' Academy is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Balmoral Road, Worcester Park, Sutton, KT4 8SS |
| Headteacher | Samantha Hughes |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Number of Pupils | 412 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.3% |
| School Capacity | 412 / 427 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed112
260
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
105 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Balmoral Road, Worcester Park
Sutton, KT4 8SS
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