Sutton Park Primary School is a primary school in Kidderminster, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 Park Primary School currently has around 241 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.4% boys and 55.6% girls. Around 25.2% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Greatfield Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6PH |
| Website: | www.suttonparkschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 0156267742 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lorna Weatherby |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146749 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 246 |
| Number of Pupils: | 241 |
| Number of Boys: | 107 |
| Number of Girls: | 134 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.30% | 220 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Park Primary School Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Community Primary School Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton Park First School Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH | - not rated | 108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | - not rated | 967 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Business and Enterprise College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 929 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 929 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxter College Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ | - not rated | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Charles I School Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School Blakebrook , DY11 6AP | - not rated | 961 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Franche Middle School Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sladen CofE Middle School Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wribbenhall Middle School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1AB | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster College Market Street , DY10 1LX | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity School Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea House School The Lea , Bewdley Hill DY11 6JR | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster Pupil Referral Unit The Old Coach House , Bewdley Road DY11 6RL | - not rated | 995 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coach House Short Stay School Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL | - not rated | 995 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakebrook School Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyre Forest School Habberley Road , DY11 6FA | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.