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The Sutton Academy

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The Sutton Academy

Elton Head Road, St Helens, WA9 5AU

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,451
Ages
11-18
FSM
38.8%
Attainment 8
43.0
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.0%
Basics 9-5
38.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
34.8%
EBacc APS
3.72
EBacc 9-5
18.4%
EBacc 9-4
23.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
23.33
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
16.7%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 50 students entered

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About The Sutton Academy

The Sutton Academy is a secondary school in St Helens, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. The school has around 1,451 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Elton Head Road, St Helens, WA9 5AU | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Sutton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Dec 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. May 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Sutton Academy

What is The Sutton Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Sutton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Sutton Academy's latest exam results?
The Sutton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Sutton Academy located?
The Sutton Academy is a secondary school in St Helens, St. Helens (WA9 5AU).
How many pupils attend The Sutton Academy?
The Sutton Academy has around 1,451 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Sutton Academy with other schools?
View The Sutton Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in St. Helens.