The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.7
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
65%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 97 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 612
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 23.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Samuel Gray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Bluestone Lane, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9SD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEdge Hill Academy
Primary · 333m away
Paulet High School
Secondary · 405m away
The Violet Way Academy
Primary · 549m away
River View Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Stanton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Burton and South Derbyshire College
16 plus · 1.8km away
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Esteem South Academy
Academy · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 612 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9SD, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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