The Royal Sutton School, Sutton Coldfield

SecondaryData as of May 2026

The Royal Sutton School

Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7DY

A Good-rated secondary school in Sutton Coldfield.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

972

Ages

11-16

FSM

46.6%

Attainment 8

39.6

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

39.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

12.9%

Basics 9-5

32.9%

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

9.2%

EBacc APS

3.23

EBacc 9-5

4.6%

EBacc 9-4

5.3%

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About The Royal Sutton School

The Royal Sutton School is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. The school has around 972 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7DY | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

Dec 2023 — Good
Dec 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: John Willmott School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Sutton School

What is The Royal Sutton School's Ofsted rating?

The Royal Sutton School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are The Royal Sutton School's latest exam results?

The Royal Sutton School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Royal Sutton School located?

The Royal Sutton School is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (B75 7DY).

How many pupils attend The Royal Sutton School?

The Royal Sutton School has around 972 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Royal Sutton School with other schools?

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