SchoolScoresSt Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of SANCTA FAMILIA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, SM3 9DL
020 8337 4566 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 29 November 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
167 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Sutton comparisons use the 24 of its 41 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 17 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 42 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 50% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 94 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sutton figures pool parents at the Sutton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
62 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 102993), before it changed to its current form.
82% — 10 points above the Sutton average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 20% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 95% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sutton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 70 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 202 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 38th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 16.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 28th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.5% | 41.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 4th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 5th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.4 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 20th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 46% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Brookfield Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dorchester Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cheam Common Junior Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cheam Common Infants' Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong
- Aragon Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westbourne Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cheam Fields Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Lane Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadow Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 November 2023.
How did St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?
95% of the 167 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 70 families put St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 57 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151891.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.