The Sutton Academy, based in St Helens, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-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.
The Sutton Academy currently has around 1451 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 38.8% 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 10.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.8%).
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 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 33% who stay in school sixth forms and 35% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Elton Head Road, St Helens, WA9 5AU |
| Website: | https://www.thesuttonacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01744678859 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | St. Helens |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Willerton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136141 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1550 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1451 |
| Number of Boys: | 724 |
| Number of Girls: | 727 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.80% | 1317 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 46 |
| African | 1.30% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 10 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 9 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaves Primary School Eaves Lane , Marshalls Cross WA9 3UB | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherdley Primary School Mill Lane , Sutton WA9 4HA | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Elton Head Road , Sutton Heath WA9 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's RC Primary School Willow Tree Avenue , WA9 4LZ | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC Primary School Cannon Street , WA9 4XU | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High Sports College Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | - not rated | 256 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 3,217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Meadow School Jubits Lane , St Helens WA9 4RT | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robins Lane County Infant School Robins Lane , WA9 3NF | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briars Hey Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,233 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Manor Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,233 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.