Sutton House Academy
| Type | Special School / Academy special sponsor led |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wentworth Road Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 5LG |
| Phone | 01702904633 |
| Reference Number | 142940 |
Sutton House Academy has demonstrated significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all areas of evaluation. The school has established a nurturing environment where pupils, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, receive high-quality support tailored to their individual needs. The curriculum is well-planned, with a strong emphasis on reading and personal development, allowing most pupils to achieve well while enjoying their educational experience. However, the school acknowledges the need for ongoing development in some recently introduced subjects where teachers require further training to ensure consistency in teaching quality and student achievement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 83 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 86.75%
Girls: 13.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 77.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.2% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 8 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| 9 | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| 10 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| 11 | 15 | Unknown | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well due to a carefully adapted curriculum.
- Strong focus on reading and phonics across all key stages.
- High-quality support for pupils' social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff promote a respectful atmosphere.
- The school actively promotes personal development through various PSHE initiatives.
Areas for Improvement
- Staff confidence in teaching recent subjects is lacking, leading to some gaps in pupils' knowledge.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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:
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