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Glenthorne High School
Sutton Common Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.5 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,782
Capacity
1,558
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school boasts a strong 61.6 average Attainment 8 score, placing it in the top 7% nationally. An impressive 88% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 85% progress to university, with 34% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is likely high, given the school's strong performance, but there is limited data on other aspects such as extracurricular offerings.
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Last inspected: 24 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 61.6 | Top 7% 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%. | 88% | Top 8% 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%. | 75% | Top 7% 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%. | 76% | Top 5% 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%. | 64% | Top 5% 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%. | 85% | 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%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 145 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.6%
White Other10.4%
Asian Other8.6%
Asian Indian6.5%
Asian Chinese6.3%
Asian Pakistani5.8%
Black African5.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Mixed Other2.5%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.38106, -0.20122 · SM3 9PS
School details
Local authoritySutton
RegionLondon
URN136914
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Glenthorne High School rated by Ofsted?
Glenthorne High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 November 2021.
Is Glenthorne High School a good school?
Glenthorne High School scores 83.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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 Glenthorne High School in GCSEs?
Glenthorne High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.6. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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