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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1330 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1120 |
| Number of Boys: | 600 |
| Number of Girls: | 520 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 37.90% | 424 |
| Other White | 15.00% | 168 |
| African | 8.80% | 99 |
| Other Asian | 7.50% | 84 |
| Indian | 5.60% | 63 |
| Pakistani | 4.10% | 46 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 36 |
| Chinese | 3.10% | 35 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 30 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 28 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 24 |
| Caribbean | 1.90% | 21 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 17 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 17 |
| Other Black | 1.30% | 15 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 11 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 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 | 1,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.