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Sutton Community Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils have many opportunities to develop their talents and interests.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils show respect and respond well to staff interventions.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers value the training available through the trust to enhance their practice.
Current Educational Practices: Staff have high aspirations for what pupils can achieve.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not use information about SEND pupils well enough when planning the curriculum.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils and parents are optimistic about positive changes.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents agree that incidents of bullying are taken seriously.
Communication: Leaders should ensure feedback helps pupils know and remember more over time.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with lesson disruptions swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders work closely with trust leaders to identify priorities and make necessary changes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders take incidents of bullying seriously.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders remind staff regularly about local safeguarding risks.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils excited about a planned expedition to Everest Base Camp next year.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy tracking their own accomplishments as part of the 'Sutton Pledge.'
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme is of high quality.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students learn age-appropriate ways to stay safe through a well-planned life skills programme.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs of SEND pupils are identified accurately, but consistency in curriculum adaptation is needed.
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Sutton Community Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 845 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 26% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The finest results ever were attained by our sixth form this year.
A variety of courses are offered by Sutton Community Academy's sixth form.
We have a demonstrated track record for our students' achievement in achieving academic accomplishment, being accepted to universities, and landing jobs.
Along with this extensive selection of A-Level and vocational courses, our sixth-form students also have access to a very challenging enrichment programme that focuses on developing key skills for future study and employment, EPQ and finance courses, personal, social, and health education, community service opportunities, and business opportunities.
The Sutton Community Academy Sixth Form is perfectly situated to provide what pupils require.
If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask Chris Clark, the head of the sixth form.
Please accept my best wishes for you and your children as they move on to the next stage of their schooling.
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The finest results ever were attained by our sixth form this year.
A variety of courses are offered by Sutton Community Academy's sixth form.
We have a demonstrated track record for our students' achievement in achieving academic accomplishment, being accepted to universities, and landing jobs.
Along with this extensive selection of A-Level and vocational courses, our sixth-form students also have access to a very challenging enrichment programme that focuses on developing key skills for future study and employment, EPQ and finance courses, personal, social, and health education, community service opportunities, and business opportunities.
The Sutton Community Academy Sixth Form is perfectly situated to provide what pupils require.
If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask Chris Clark, the head of the sixth form.
Please accept my best wishes for you and your children as they move on to the next stage of their schooling.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 26% | 48% | 49% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.20% | - | 13.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 30.47% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 45.87% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 26.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 10.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 15.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.24 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 82.72% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 34.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 31.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 4.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.24% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 34.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 48.84% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 23.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 12.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 17.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 3.01 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 94.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 155 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 36.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 33.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.28% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.16% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.96% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 5 | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 17 | 49.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 27.02% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 1 | 11.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 1 | 16.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 92.65% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 84.39% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 36.98% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 31.65% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.02% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.74% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 1 | 32.27% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 13 | 48.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 9 | 10.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 7 | 16.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 90% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 32.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 34.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.02% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 46.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 27.2% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 15.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 16.8% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 72.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 33.65% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.53% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 7.51% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.77% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.6 | 30.6 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.7 | 30.66 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.20% | 10% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 30 | 100 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 60.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.79% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 20.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 20% | 7.72% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.81 | 35.09 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.05 | 35.36 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 15.36% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 93 | 117 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 15% | 63.18% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.56% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 17.87% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.62% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.64 2 | 28.23 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.04 3 | 29.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.39% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 40 | 112 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 23% | 55.89% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 18% | 10.62% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 21.54% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.76 | 28.32 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.00 4 | 28.33 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.47% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 13.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.11% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12.54% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.33 | 25.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.48 | 27.1 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 8.7% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 18.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 26% | 8.06% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 20.86% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 2.63% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sutton Community Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
