The Sutton Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elton Head Road St Helens Merseyside WA9 5AU |
| Phone | 01744678859 |
| Reference Number | 136141 |
The Sutton Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains in its recent inspection. Pupils and sixth-form students thrive in a supportive environment with a well-planned, ambitious curriculum that promotes both academic achievement and personal development. Leaders are dedicated to ensuring all students, regardless of ability or background, benefit from a broad and knowledge-rich curriculum, while the positive school culture significantly enhances students' learning experiences. There is a commitment to inclusivity, with strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1451 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.9%
Girls: 50.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 124 | 145 | 269 |
| 8 | 135 | 137 | 272 |
| 9 | 146 | 119 | 265 |
| 10 | 140 | 127 | 267 |
| 11 | 136 | 124 | 260 |
| 12 | 29 | 47 | 76 |
| 13 | 14 | 28 | 42 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.8% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong curriculum design enables effective learning across all subjects.
- Teachers are subject experts who deliver high-quality instruction.
- Pupils display positive attitudes towards learning.
- Strong personal development curriculum encourages respect and tolerance.
- Effective safeguarding measures create a safe environment for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers do not check pupils' understanding thoroughly enough before moving on.
- Current systems for identifying reading difficulties may not address specific phonics deficits effectively.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 23.95 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 23.89 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 145 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 99 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Eaves Primary School
Eaves Lane, Marshalls Cross, Eaves Primary School, Eaves Lane, St Helens, Wa9 3ub, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3UB |
0.46 miles |
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Sherdley Primary School
Mill Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4HA |
0.51 miles |
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Elton Head Road, Sutton Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5BT |
0.71 miles |
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Cannon Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4XU |
0.77 miles |
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Willow Tree Primary School
Willow Tree Avenue, Leach Lane, Sutton Leach, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4LZ |
0.8 miles |
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Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Forest Road, Sutton Manor, Forest Road, st Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4AT |
0.93 miles |
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Robins Lane Community Primary School
Kinmel Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3NF |
0.95 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Monastery Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3SP |
1.01 miles |
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Thatto Heath Community Primary School
Hobart Street, Thatto Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5QX |
1.14 miles |
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Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
Govett Road, Nutgrove, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NH |
1.28 miles |
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Heath Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NJ |
1.3 miles |
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Rainhill Community Nursery
Deepdale Drive, Prescot, L35 4NW |
1.3 miles |
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Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
Goodban Street, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3QD |
1.39 miles |
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
School Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NN |
1.59 miles |
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St Ann's Church of England Primary School
View Road, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 0LQ |
1.62 miles |
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Allanson Street Primary School
Gaskell Street, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, Merseyside, WA9 1PL |
1.63 miles |
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Oakdene Primary Academy
Ashton Avenue, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 0QQ |
1.71 miles |
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Longton Lane Community Primary School
Longton Lane, Rainhill, St Helens, Merseyside, L35 8PB |
1.76 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Charles Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1LN |
1.99 miles |
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St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
Barton Close, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2HS |
2.01 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ash Meadow School
Jubits Lane, St Helens, WA9 4RT |
0.77 miles |
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Rainhill High School
Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY |
1.42 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Berrys Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3HE |
1.71 miles |
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Tower College
Mill Lane, Prescot, L35 6NE |
1.81 miles |
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St Helens College
Water Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1PP |
1.83 miles |
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Mill Green School
Lansbury Avenue, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1BU |
1.99 miles |
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Carmel College
Prescot Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 3AG |
1.99 miles |
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Lansbury Bridge School
Lansbury Avenue, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1TB |
2 miles |
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This Is My Education - TIME
Logic House, Central Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1UD |
2.14 miles |
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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Cumber Lane, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XG |
2.26 miles |
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Boardmans Lane, Blackbrook, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9BB |
2.45 miles |
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De La Salle School
Mill Brow, Eccleston, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4QH |
2.53 miles |
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Cowley International College
Hard Lane, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6PN |
2.8 miles |
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The Prescot School
Knowsley Park Lane, Prescot, Liverpool, Merseyside, L34 3NB |
3.32 miles |
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Willow Bank School
Winwick Road, St Helens, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 8DE |
3.35 miles |
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Great Sankey High School
Barrow Hall Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3AA |
3.44 miles |
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Outwood Academy Haydock
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3.49 miles |
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Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TD |
3.57 miles |
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3.7 miles |
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3.96 miles |