The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
Band 4Source: 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
3%
Based on 185 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,120
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 28.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- OVERTON GRANGE SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Chris McNab (Joint Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
36 Stanley Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6TQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenholm School
Independent · 313m away
Devonshire Primary School
Primary · 505m away
Harris Academy Sutton
Secondary · 597m away
Avenue Primary Academy
Primary · 850m away
Orchard Hill College
Special school · 865m away
Grove Road School
Independent · 911m away
Sutton High School GDST
Independent · 966m away
Sutton College of Learning for Adults
Miscellaneous · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Overton Grange School a selective school?
No. Overton Grange School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Overton Grange School's Ofsted rating?
Overton Grange School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Overton Grange School?
Overton Grange School currently has 1,120 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Overton Grange School take?
Overton Grange School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Overton Grange School?
Overton Grange School is in Sutton, SM2 6TQ, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Overton Grange School have a sixth form?
Yes, Overton Grange School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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