The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.6
17.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
75%
33.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 256 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 149 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,782
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- THE WILLOW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Dr Sarah Peacock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sutton Common Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestbourne Primary School
Primary · 925m away
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Greenshaw High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Brookways School
Independent · 1.7km away
Robin Hood Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Limes College
Academy · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Glenthorne High School a selective school?
No. Glenthorne High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Glenthorne High School's Ofsted rating?
Glenthorne High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Glenthorne High School?
Glenthorne High School currently has 1,782 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Glenthorne High School take?
Glenthorne High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Glenthorne High School?
Glenthorne High School is in Sutton, SM3 9PS, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Glenthorne High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Glenthorne High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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