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The Sutton Academy
Elton Head Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5AU, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.2 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,451
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 65% nationally. While 55% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to university is moderate at 46%, with only 3% gaining entry to top-third universities. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students, although there is room for improvement in higher education progression.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.1 | Bottom 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 46% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 69 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other3.2%
Black African1.3%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.42686, -2.73130 · WA9 5AU
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN136141
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thesuttonacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sutton Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Sutton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2022.
Is The Sutton Academy a good school?
The Sutton Academy scores 34.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Sutton Academy in GCSEs?
The Sutton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.1. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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