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United Kingdom — Berkshire

Cheam School

Headley, Thatcham
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Annual FeesFrom $ 10,274
Ages2 – 13

Cheam School is an international school in Thatcham, United Kingdom. Founded in 1942. It serves 373 students for students aged 2–13. Annual tuition from $10,274 USD.

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Open Day
Open mornings held three times per year (Friday 8th May 2026, Saturday 26th September 2026). Families are invited to see first-hand why Cheam is a special and inspiring place.
Meet staff, tour campus, and speak with current families
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Location & Getting There

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Cheam School — Campus
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Cheam School — Classrooms
Cheam School — Boarding
Cheam School — Sports
Cheam School — Arts

NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1942
Year Founded
373
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Duke of Edinburgh

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

All statutory Independent School Standards and National Minimum Standards for boarding schools are met consistently. Leaders maintain clear oversight with effective implementation of policies and routines across the school. The early years provision is particularly strong, offering a richly communicative and nurturing environment that promotes children's confidence, independence and engagement in learning.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Richly communicative and nurturing environment in early years
Broad, well-balanced and enriched curriculum including modern and classical languages
Comprehensive assessment framework used effectively to track individual pupil progress and attainment
Wide range of creative and performing arts opportunities with many pupils achieving highly in music and drama
Consistent focus on developing high-level literacy and numeracy skills throughout the school
Warm, homely atmosphere in boarding provision with effective pastoral support
Strong character education framework based on Aristotelian virtues
Effective support for pupils with SEND and English as an additional language
Areas for Development
Strengthen planning for learning so that knowledge and skills routinely build progressively from the early years onwards to provide greater continuity
Strengthen the depth of analysis of pupils' achievement information to ensure improvement actions are precisely targeted and consistently effective for different pupil groups
View Full ISI Report (2026-02-03)

Key facts

Founded
1942
Ages
2–13 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
373
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Cheam School is one of the oldest prep schools in the country with origins in the seventeenth century. Became co-educational in 1997, offering education from ages 3 to 13+ in a 100-acre countryside setting. Known for small classes, strong music and sports programs, and flexible boarding options.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Historic prep school
  • Strong music program
  • Excellent sports facilities
  • Small class sizes
  • Flexible boarding options
  • Countryside setting

Fees & Financials

£8090

Original currency: £8090.

Student Life

Houses
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Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Swimming Pool
Tennis Courts
Golf Course
Arts
Music
Academic
Design and Technology
Art Studios
IT Labs
Science Labs
Co-Curricular
Choirs
Orchestras
Jazz Band
Rugby
Football
Cricket
Netball
Rounders

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
2 – 13
Student Body
Boarding capacity142

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Awards & Recognition

Outstanding Ofsted boarding certificate

Sports Programme

Facilities
Swimming PoolTennis CourtsGolf Course

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Cheam School are £8090 per academic year.