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Sutton Community Academy
High Pavement, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1EE, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.9 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
800
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 88% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. However, only 48% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 20%. While 68% of pupils progress to university, none enter top-third institutions, indicating potential areas for growth in higher academic pathways.
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Last inspected: 26 April 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. | 37.6 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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 37% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 19 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
White Other6.4%
Black African3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Other1.5%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.12379, -1.26061 · NG17 1EE
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139063
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Sutton Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sutton Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is Sutton Community Academy a good school?
Sutton Community Academy scores 19.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 Sutton Community Academy in GCSEs?
Sutton Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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