Overton Grange School, based in Sutton, provides secondary education, 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Overton Grange School currently has around 1120 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 28.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 37.9%. other white pupils make up about 15%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 52% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: 36 Stanley Road, Sutton, SM2 6TQ
Website: http://www.overtongrange.sutton.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02082392383
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Sutton
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Chris McNab
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 136756

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1330
Number of Pupils: 1120
Number of Boys: 600
Number of Girls: 520

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 28.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British37.90%424
Other White15.00%168
African8.80%99
Other Asian7.50%84
Indian5.60%63
Pakistani4.10%46
Other Mixed3.20%36
Chinese3.10%35
Other (any other ethnic group)2.70%30
White and Black Caribbean2.50%28
White and Asian2.10%24
Caribbean1.90%21
White and Black African1.50%17
Unclassified1.50%17
Other Black1.30%15
Bangladeshi1.00%11
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Irish0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.10)
Of the 185 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 155 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.10
Town average
0.63
Local authority average
0.55
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
21%
Town average
49%
Local authority average
37%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
38%
Town average
75%
Local authority average
60%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
47.3
Town average
63.1
Local authority average
56.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.9
Town average
5.7
Local authority average
4.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
98%

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 1,450 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Devonshire Primary School
Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL
- not rated 551 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Avenue Primary School
Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE
- not rated 928 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Avenue Primary Academy
Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE
4out of 4 928 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Robin Hood Infants' School
Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF
3out of 4 1,450 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Manor Park Primary Academy
Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW
- not rated 1,551 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Sutton
2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD
4out of 4 653 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sutton Grammar School for Boys
Manor Lane , SM1 4AS
- not rated 1,634 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Sutton Grammar School
Manor Lane , SM1 4AS
3out of 4 1,634 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenholm School
95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ
- not rated 342 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Stowford College
95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ
- not rated 402 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Orchard Hill College
Copthall House , 9 the Pavement SM1 1DA
- not rated 945 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grove Road School
36-46 Grove Road , SM1 1BT
- not rated 995 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sutton High School GDST
55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX
- not rated 1,055 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.