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The Sutton Academy

Elton Head Road, St Helens, WA9 5AU

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.146.4
2023/2443.146.4
2024/2543.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.080.00
2023/24-0.060.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Ash Meadow School
1.25 km away · Other independent special school
Rainhill High School
2.28 km away · Academy converter
Good
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
2.75 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Tower College
2.91 km away · Other independent school
St Helens College
2.95 km away · Further education

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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