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Cheam Common Junior Academy

Sutton, KT4 8UTPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
86%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#607 of 13,686 nationally

About Cheam Common Junior Academy

Cheam Common Junior Academy is a state primary in Sutton that is significantly oversubscribed, with 510 pupils on roll against a stated capacity of 330. That gap alone signals strong local demand for places at this 7-11 mixed school. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 8.4%, which is notably below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent intake compared with the wider Sutton area. The school’s religious character is listed as ‘does not apply’, so there is no faith-based admissions criteria to navigate. With a headteacher, Sophie Gunner, leading a large junior school that has clearly outgrown its original capacity, parents should expect competition for places and may want to check the latest admissions criteria with the local authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park, Sutton, KT4 8UT
HeadteacherSophie Gunner
Local AuthoritySutton
Number of Pupils510
Free School Meals (FSM)8.4%
School Capacity510 / 330 (155% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (9 Feb 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 5 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballFootballCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: cheamcommon.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheam Common Junior Academy

Cheam Common Junior Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.