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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 22/06/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 840
Number of Pupils: 1043
Number of Boys: 984
Number of Girls: 59

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other Mixed23.80%248
Indian19.80%207
White British15.60%163
Other Asian10.20%106
Other White7.40%77
Chinese5.60%58
Other (any other ethnic group)4.20%44
White and Asian3.50%37
Pakistani3.50%37
African1.80%19
Bangladeshi1.60%17
Unclassified1.20%13
White and Black African0.50%5
White and Black Caribbean0.40%4
Caribbean0.30%3
Other Black0.30%3
Irish0.20%2
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.82)
Of the 135 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 115 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.82
Town average
0.63
Local authority average
0.55
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
47%
Town average
49%
Local authority average
37%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
100%
Town average
75%
Local authority average
60%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
79.2
Town average
63.1
Local authority average
56.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
7.1
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 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

Primary

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

Middle deemed primary

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

Secondary

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

Middle deemed secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.