Cheam School
URN: 116520 • Thatcham RG19 8LD
Overview
- Name
- Cheam School
- URN
- 116520
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nick Milbank (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01635268242
- Website
- Visit Cheam School website
- Address
-
Headley, Thatcham RG19 8LD
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Summary
Cheam School, located in Thatcham, Hampshire, is an independent mixed school catering to 373 pupils, with a capacity for 411. Established in 1645, the school is set on a 100-acre site, providing a spacious and nurturing environment for children. Cheam prioritises a holistic education that balances academic achievement with character development, fostering qualities such as leadership, compassion, and responsibility.
The school’s curriculum is designed to support the well-being and happiness of each child, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally. Cheam's Character Education programme is central to its ethos, aiming to unlock each pupil's full potential by instilling confidence and resilience. The school also places a strong emphasis on sustainability and community involvement, encouraging pupils to engage with their surroundings.
Cheam School maintains strong links with leading day and boarding schools across the country, assisting families with the transition process at age 13. The dedicated staff team is committed to providing exceptional pastoral care and support, ensuring that every child is well-prepared for their next steps in education.
The school’s curriculum is designed to support the well-being and happiness of each child, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally. Cheam's Character Education programme is central to its ethos, aiming to unlock each pupil's full potential by instilling confidence and resilience. The school also places a strong emphasis on sustainability and community involvement, encouraging pupils to engage with their surroundings.
Cheam School maintains strong links with leading day and boarding schools across the country, assisting families with the transition process at age 13. The dedicated staff team is committed to providing exceptional pastoral care and support, ensuring that every child is well-prepared for their next steps in education.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- News & events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Christmas Gift Fair 2025 (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- Videos (calendar)
- What’s new (calendar)
- Music (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Priors Court School (59.9)
- Downe House (46.7)
- Priors Court School (45.2)
- Service for Alternative Curriculum 14 - 19 (45.2)
- The Priory Centre (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hampshire
- Age range
- 2 - 13
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 411
- Pupils
- 373
- Boys
- 221
- Girls
- 152
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1942-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 373 | 221 | 152 | 411 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 380 | 217 | 163 | 411 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 375 | 211 | 164 | 411 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 375 | 211 | 164 | 411 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 371 | 203 | 168 | 411 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 388 | 208 | 180 | 411 | 0.00 |
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