Explore other schools in this area
See every school around SM2 6TQ on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6TQ, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.3 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,120
Capacity
1,330
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.8, the school performs in the top 44% of schools nationally, and 82% of students progress to university. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. On a positive note, 81% of parents express satisfaction, indicating a supportive community.
Explore this location
Start from postcode SM2 6TQ — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Overton Grange School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 46.8 | Top 44% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 82% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 95 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (192 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child is happy
88%
Progress is communicated
84%
My child makes good progress
83%
School has high expectations
82%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Behaviour is good
80%
School keeps me informed
75%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.9%
White Other15.0%
Black African8.8%
Asian Other7.5%
Asian Indian5.6%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Mixed Other3.2%
Asian Chinese3.1%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
Loading map…
51.35224, -0.19615 · SM2 6TQ
School details
Local authoritySutton
RegionLondon
URN136756
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Overton Grange School rated by Ofsted?
Overton Grange School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Overton Grange School a good school?
Overton Grange School scores 33.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Overton Grange School?
Based on 192 Ofsted Parent View responses, Overton Grange School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Overton Grange School in GCSEs?
Overton Grange School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near SM2 6TQ?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near SM2 6TQ with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.