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The Royal Sutton School
Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7DY, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.3 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
972
Capacity
1,141
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning and development. While GCSE attainment scores show that students perform above the national average, particularly in the Attainment 8 metric, only 53% achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Additionally, 58% of pupils progress to university, with a small percentage gaining entry to top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2023Quality 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. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 58% | 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%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 45 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.8%
Black African8.7%
Black Caribbean7.4%
White Other4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Asian Pakistani4.4%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.5%
Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.56049, -1.79557 · B75 7DY
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN144721
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Royal Sutton School rated by Ofsted?
The Royal Sutton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2023.
Is The Royal Sutton School a good school?
The Royal Sutton School scores 25.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 Royal Sutton School in GCSEs?
The Royal Sutton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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