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The Royal Sutton School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMrs Nicola Gould
corporate_fareTHE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
location_onSutton Coldfield, B75 7DY
language Visit Website phone 1213781946
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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

924

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Attainment 8

39.7

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GCSE Rank

#68 in Birmingham

#2,575 of 3,216 nationally

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The Royal Sutton School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Royal Sutton School is an academy sponsor led in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 972 pupils on roll, of whom 48% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7, placing the school #68 in Birmingham and #2,575 of 3,216 nationally. 32.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. 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.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.2× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.9 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

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

32.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.3%
Entering EBacc9.20%
EBacc APS3.23
2024
Progress 8 Score

-0.74

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

35.9

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc46.80%
EBacc APS3.17
2023
Progress 8 Score

-0.73

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

34.1

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc21%
EBacc APS3.01
2022
Progress 8 Score

-0.71

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc30%
EBacc APS3.67
2021
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc14%
EBacc APS-
2019
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc-%
EBacc APS-
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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

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%
Apprenticeships3%
Employment2%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%
Apprenticeships3%
Employment4%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%
2023
Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%
Apprenticeships5%
Employment5%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%
2022
Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%
Apprenticeships1%
Employment2%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%
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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2023
Avg Grade

D

Students

13

Retention rate100.00%
2022
Avg Grade

D+

Students

11

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations
Academy First Section 5 EIF
Good
Education
Good
Behaviour
Good
Development
Good
Leadership
Good
Special Measures S5 ReInspection EIF
Requires improvement
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Requires improvement
None EIF
Inadequate
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Inadequate

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