Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a 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.
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls currently has around 1215 pupils on roll, which is about 146% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 14.2% 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 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 25.5%. indian pupils make up about 23.5% , followed by pakistani at 13.7%
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 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (99%) , including 91% who stay in school sixth forms and 4% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5PT |
| Website: | http://www.suttcold.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01213541479 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Barbara Minards |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136778 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 831 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1215 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1215 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 25.50% | 310 |
| Indian | 23.50% | 285 |
| Pakistani | 13.70% | 167 |
| Other Asian | 7.80% | 95 |
| Chinese | 6.30% | 76 |
| African | 5.90% | 72 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 41 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 39 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 32 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.10% | 26 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 22 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland House Infant School and Nursery Holland Road , B72 1RE | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House Infant School and Nursery Holland Road , B72 1RE | - not rated | 768 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | - not rated | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Junior School Ebrook Road , B72 1NX | - not rated | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | - not rated | 990 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highclare School St Paul's 88 Lichfield Road , B74 2SY | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood School Rowden Drive , Erdington B23 5UL | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.