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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/11/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1558
Number of Pupils: 1782
Number of Boys: 863
Number of Girls: 919

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British38.60%688
Other White10.40%186
Other Asian8.60%153
Indian6.50%116
Chinese6.30%113
Pakistani5.80%103
African5.50%98
White and Asian4.00%72
Unclassified2.70%48
Other Mixed2.50%45
Other (any other ethnic group)2.50%44
White and Black Caribbean2.20%39
Caribbean1.30%23
White and Black African1.00%17
Bangladeshi0.90%16
Other Black0.80%15
Irish0.30%5
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.75)
Of the 256 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 243 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.75
Town average
0.63
Local authority average
0.55
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
66%
Town average
49%
Local authority average
37%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
73%
Town average
75%
Local authority average
60%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
61.4
Town average
63.1
Local authority average
56.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.7
Town average
5.7
Local authority average
4.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Middle deemed primary

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

Secondary

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

Middle deemed secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.