Details

Age Range 11-18 years
Gender Mixed
Type Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character Does not apply
Local Authority Sutton
Address Damson Way, SM5 4NS
URN 147538

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School Census

Total 1260
Girls/Boys 604/656
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.9%/52.1%
% pupils where English not first language 10.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 362
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start Date Ofsted Rating
12/10/2023 Good
12/02/2019 Inadequate
Inspection Date 12/10/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 12/02/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2023
Type Score
Attainment 8 score 45.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 44%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 63%
Entering EBacc 18%
EBacc average point score 3.89
Progress 8 -0.02
Secondary Results 2022
Type Score
Attainment 8 score 44.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59%
EBacc average point score 3.84
Progress 8 -0.54

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications 734
As first preference 226
As second preference 145
As third preference 103
Total Offers Made 280
first preference offers 218
second preference offers 40
third preference offers 11
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications 764
As first preference 238
As second preference 153
As third preference 100
Total Offers Made 280
first preference offers 214
second preference offers 37
third preference offers 11
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications 737
As first preference 229
As second preference 150
As third preference 101
Total Offers Made 276
first preference offers 223
second preference offers 32
third preference offers 10
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 635
As first preference 155
As second preference 111
As third preference 103
Total Offers Made 257
first preference offers 155
second preference offers 35
third preference offers 25
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 620
As first preference 150
As second preference 121
As third preference 91
Total Offers Made 249
first preference offers 150
second preference offers 39
third preference offers 14

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree 40%
agree 43%
disagree 10%
strongly disagree 5%
don't know 1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree 35%
agree 50%
disagree 9%
strongly disagree 5%
don't know 2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree 23%
agree 48%
disagree 17%
strongly disagree 7%
don't know 6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree 7%
agree 15%
disagree 7%
strongly disagree 7%
don't know 8%
not applicable 56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree 23%
agree 42%
disagree 21%
strongly disagree 11%
don't know 3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree 29%
agree 29%
disagree 11%
strongly disagree 10%
don't know 1%
not applicable 20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes 30%
no 70%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree 40%
agree 26%
disagree 15%
strongly disagree 14%
dont know 6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree 30%
agree 45%
disagree 14%
strongly disagree 4%
don't know 7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree 34%
agree 46%
disagree 10%
strongly disagree 5%
don't know 6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree 25%
agree 44%
disagree 17%
strongly disagree 9%
don't know 4%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree 36%
agree 51%
disagree 8%
strongly disagree 3%
don't know 2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree 43%
agree 44%
disagree 6%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree 32%
agree 38%
disagree 12%
strongly disagree 7%
don't know 11%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes 77%
no 23%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin 67.4%
any other white background ethnic origin 5.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 2.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 2.6%
african ethnic origin 2.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin 2.1%
white and asian ethnic origin 2%
white and black african ethnic origin 1.7%
indian ethnic origin 1.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin 1.5%
caribbean ethnic origin 1.4%
pakistani ethnic origin 0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin 0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin 69%
any other white background ethnic origin 6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 2.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 2.5%
african ethnic origin 2.2%
white and asian ethnic origin 1.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin 1.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin 1.5%
indian ethnic origin 1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin 1.2%
caribbean ethnic origin 1.2%
pakistani ethnic origin 1%
any other black background ethnic origin 0.8%