Located in Ellesmere Port, Sutton Green Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Sutton Green Primary School currently has around 312 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 19.6% 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 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.1%).

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.

School Information

Address: Armthorpe Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4NW
Website: www.suttongreen.org
Telephone: 01518321290
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Jai Stark
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 111103

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 315
Number of Pupils: 312
Number of Boys: 158
Number of Girls: 154

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British89.10%278
White and Asian2.90%9
Other White1.90%6
White and Black African1.60%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.30%4
Other Mixed1.00%3
African0.60%2
Chinese0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
White and Black Caribbean0.30%1
Irish0.30%1
Other Asian0.30%1
Other Black0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (1.2)
Writing: Well Above Average (4.4)
Maths: Average (1.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
58%
Town average
54%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
102.7
Local authority average
103.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sutton Green Primary School
Armthorpe Drive , Little Sutton CH66 4NW
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School
Parklands , Little Sutton CH66 3RL
3out of 4 263 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Parklands County Junior School
Little Sutton , CH66 3RL
- not rated 263 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parklands Community Primary School
Little Sutton , CH66 3RL
- not rated 263 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Parklands County Infant School
Little Sutton , CH66 3RL
- not rated 263 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ellesmere Port Specialist School of Performing Arts
Woodchurch Lane , CH66 3NG
- not rated 1,273 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ
2out of 4 2,452 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School
Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ
- not rated 2,465 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA
3out of 4 2,684 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
University of Chester CE Academy
164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA
- not rated 2,745 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Cheshire College
Ellesmere Port Campus , Off Sutton Way CH65 7BF
- not rated 2,559 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Archers Brook SEMH Residential School
Chester Road , Great Sutton CH66 2NA
- not rated 2,015 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Crowthorns Day/Residential Special School -Autism and Asperger's
School Lane , Childer Thornton CH66 5PL
- not rated 2,147 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bridge Short Stay School
Appleton Drive , CH65 7EP
3out of 4 2,208 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hinderton School
Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ
4out of 4 2,409 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.