Ofsted: Good

Sutton House Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Alexis Bull

corporate_farePARALLEL LEARNING TRUST

location_onSouthend-On-Sea, SS2 5LG

language Visit Website phone 1702904633

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

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Attainment 8

6.1

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Southend-on-Sea

#4,196 of 4,663 nationally

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Sutton House Academy is a Academy special sponsor led school in Southend-On-Sea, serving ages 5-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Sutton House Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Southend-On-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, admitting pupils aged 5-16. It is part of PARALLEL LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 83 pupils on roll, of whom 80% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.1, placing the school #14 in Southend-on-Sea and #4,196 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 44.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

6.1

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.35

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

2.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.13

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

-2.88

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

4.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.25

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-2.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.05

2018

Progress 8 Score

-2.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.17

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)-%

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

75%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)38%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment38%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)25%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

64%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)55%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)18%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

33%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)25%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)42%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

57%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)57%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)43%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%

Reading-% LA 72%

Writing-% LA 72%

Maths-% LA 70%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 59%England 61%

Reading-% LA 70% · Eng 74%

Writing-% LA 72% · Eng 72%

Maths-% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%England 60%

Reading0% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 71% · Eng 71%

Maths0% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.4

Write

LA 0.4

Maths

LA -0.2

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 66%England 65%

Reading-% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 78% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.0

Write

LA 0.3

Maths

LA 0.0

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 67%

Reading-% LA 74%

Writing-% LA 78%

Maths-% LA 76%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.1

Write

LA 0.3

Maths

LA 0.6

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 March 2024

Inspection Report

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12 October 2021

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-03-06

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2021-10-12

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2014-03-27

Schools into Special Measures Visit 4 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-06-28

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

33.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

22.9%(19 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 83 pupils. During this period, there were 28 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 33.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	83	28	33.7%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	77	42	54.5%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	79	45	57.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	75	18	24.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	72	21	29.2%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	70	10	14.3%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	64	8	12.5%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	64	6	9.4%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	63	8	12.7%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	64	5	7.8%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	60	5	8.3%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	57	1	1.8%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	56	2	3.6%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	53	2	3.8%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	57	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	57	1	1.8%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	52	16	30.8%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	60	17	28.3%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	60	56	93.3%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	55	42	76.4%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	52	49	94.2%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	47	22	46.8%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	43	26	60.5%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	0	8	-	3.0%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 82 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

68.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

74.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

48.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree11%

agree42%

disagree26%

strongly disagree16%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree37%

disagree16%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree11%

agree58%

disagree21%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable5%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes95%

no5%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree33%

agree33%

disagree17%

strongly disagree17%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree16%

agree58%

disagree16%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree16%

agree53%

disagree26%

strongly disagree5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree42%

agree32%

disagree21%

don't know5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree42%

disagree21%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree5%

agree47%

disagree21%

strongly disagree11%

don't know16%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree47%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes63%

no37%

Sutton House Academy

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover