The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 269
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 21.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Garbutt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
The Brook, Sutton, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2PU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sutton CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sutton CofE VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sutton CofE VC Primary School?
Sutton CofE VC Primary School currently has 269 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sutton CofE VC Primary School take?
Sutton CofE VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sutton CofE VC Primary School?
Sutton CofE VC Primary School is in Ely, CB6 2PU, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sutton CofE VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sutton CofE VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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