The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 79.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
79.4
35.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
99%
57.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,215
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.2%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- SUTTON COLDFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Dr Barbara Minards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHolland House Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 704m away
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Primary · 851m away
Plantsbrook School
Secondary · 906m away
Maney Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Boldmere Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls a selective school?
Yes. Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls currently has 1,215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls take?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is in Sutton Coldfield, B73 5PT, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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