Sutton Grammar School is a secondary school in Sutton, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a 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.
Sutton Grammar School currently has around 1043 pupils on roll, which is about 124% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 94.3% boys and 5.7% girls. Around 1.3% 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 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other mixed pupils forming the largest group at around 23.8%. indian pupils make up about 19.8% , followed by white british at 15.6%
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 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (98%) , including 97% who stay in school sixth forms and 2% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Manor Lane, Sutton, SM1 4AS |
| Website: | http://www.suttongrammar.sutton.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086423821 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Sutton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Cloves |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136787 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 840 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1043 |
| Number of Boys: | 984 |
| Number of Girls: | 59 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| Other Mixed | 23.80% | 248 |
| Indian | 19.80% | 207 |
| White British | 15.60% | 163 |
| Other Asian | 10.20% | 106 |
| Other White | 7.40% | 77 |
| Chinese | 5.60% | 58 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.20% | 44 |
| White and Asian | 3.50% | 37 |
| Pakistani | 3.50% | 37 |
| African | 1.80% | 19 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 17 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 177 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 918 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 | 2,832 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 | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,832 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 | 2,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 565 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Road School 36-46 Grove Road , SM1 1BT | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College Copthall House , 9 the Pavement SM1 1DA | - not rated | 699 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 785 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.