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Cheam Common Junior Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cheam Common Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Worcester Park, Sutton , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 510 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7-11

Age range

510

Pupils

330

Capacity

155%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Cheam Common Junior Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cheam Common Junior Academy?

The catchment area for Cheam Common Junior Academy is the geographic zone Sutton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sutton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Cheam Common Junior Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sutton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 510 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 330 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sutton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sutton catchment area documents →

Cheam Common Junior Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 155% capacity

Cheam Common Junior Academy has a published admission number of 330 places. 510 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 155%. At 155% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Sutton allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Worcester Park.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Sutton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Sutton school admissions →

Cheam Common Junior Academy: School Information

Full address
Kingsmead Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 8UT
Local authority
Sutton
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
8.4% of pupils
DfE URN
142398

Other Primary Schools in Worcester Park

If Cheam Common Junior Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Worcester Park are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cheam Common Junior Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cheam Common Junior Academy

What is the catchment area for Cheam Common Junior Academy?

The catchment area for Cheam Common Junior Academy is the geographic zone Sutton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sutton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cheam Common Junior Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Cheam Common Junior Academy currently has 510 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 330 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Cheam Common Junior Academy?

Admission to Cheam Common Junior Academy is managed by Sutton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Cheam Common Junior Academy cover?

Cheam Common Junior Academy is a primary school in Worcester Park, Sutton, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cheam Common Junior Academy?

Cheam Common Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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