Located in Sutton, Glenthorne High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Glenthorne High School currently has around 1782 pupils on roll, which is about 114% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 22 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.6%. other white pupils make up about 10.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 62% who stay in school sixth forms and 24% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Sutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PS |
| Website: | http://www.glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086446307 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Sutton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Sarah Peacock |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136914 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/11/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1558 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1782 |
| Number of Boys: | 863 |
| Number of Girls: | 919 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.60% | 688 |
| Other White | 10.40% | 186 |
| Other Asian | 8.60% | 153 |
| Indian | 6.50% | 116 |
| Chinese | 6.30% | 113 |
| Pakistani | 5.80% | 103 |
| African | 5.50% | 98 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 72 |
| Unclassified | 2.70% | 48 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 45 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 44 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 39 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 23 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 16 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 15 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Primary School Glastonbury Road , SM4 6NY | - not rated | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary School Glastonbury Road , SM4 6NY | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary Academy Ridge Road , North Cheam SM3 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 2,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 565 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perseid School Bordesley Road , SM4 5LT | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.