Robin Hood Junior School is a primary school in Sutton, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Robin Hood Junior School currently has around 358 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 19.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 24.9%. white british pupils make up about 20.1% , followed by indian at 13.1%
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.
| Address: | Thorncroft Road, Sutton, SM1 1RL |
| Website: | www.robinhood-junior.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086424292 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sutton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Lee Webster |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102984 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/09/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 358 |
| Number of Boys: | 174 |
| Number of Girls: | 184 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 24.90% | 89 |
| White British | 20.10% | 72 |
| Indian | 13.10% | 47 |
| Other Asian | 8.10% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 5.60% | 20 |
| Pakistani | 5.30% | 19 |
| African | 5.00% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.60% | 13 |
| Chinese | 3.10% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 2.20% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 480 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 419 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 483 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Grove Road School 36-46 Grove Road , SM1 1BT | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.