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Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Sutton , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 919 pupils, and a capacity of 892 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

919

Pupils

892

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Cheam Park Farm Primary 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 Park Farm Primary 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: 919 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 892 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 Park Farm Primary Academy: at or above its 892 place limit

Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy has a published admission number of 892 places. 919 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 892 places. Sutton allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sutton.

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 Park Farm Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Molesey Drive, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 9UU
Local authority
Sutton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
5.8% of pupils
DfE URN
140260

Other Primary Schools in Sutton

If Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sutton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cheam Park Farm Primary 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 Park Farm Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Cheam Park Farm Primary 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 Park Farm Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy currently has 919 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 892 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy?

Admission to Cheam Park Farm Primary 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 Park Farm Primary Academy cover?

Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy is a primary school in Sutton, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy?

Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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