- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
78 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 471
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.7
Schools in SM3
A postcode district in Sutton
- Postcode district
- 19 schools and nurseries
In short: SM3 is a postcode district in Sutton with 6 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries196 primary · 4 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All SM3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SM3
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SM3
6 in SM3, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
70 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 465
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.4
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
96 first choices, 117 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 916
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.1
Top Secondary Schools in SM3
4 in SM3, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
274 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1681.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 1,494
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
481 first choices, 255 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 1,754
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
304 first choices, 322 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 2,119
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
Nurseries in SM3
10 in SM3, highest Ofsted grade first
Nonsuch Park Forest School Nursery Lodge
Sutton, SM3 8AL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons North Cheam Day Nursery and Preschool
Sutton, SM3 9BZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees at Cheam
Sutton, SM3 8QL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SM3
3 in SM3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
274 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1681.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 1,494
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
481 first choices, 255 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 1,754
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
304 first choices, 322 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 2,119
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
Special Schools in SM3
1 in SM3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brookways School
Sm3 9bz · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 78
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in SM3
1 in SM3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brookways School
Sm3 9bz · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 78
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SM3, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good10
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in SM3 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SM3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SM3 has 19 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SM3
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SM3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SM3?
SM3 has 19 schools, including 6 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SM3?
The highest-ranked schools in SM3 on Eduscope are Nonsuch High School for Girls, Cheam Fields Primary Academy, St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SM3?
There is 1 independent school in SM3, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in SM3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in SM3 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.