The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.6
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 148 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 800
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 45.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lewis Taylor (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
High Pavement, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriestsic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 538m away
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 998m away
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Forest Glade Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hillocks Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Quarrydale Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sutton Community Academy a selective school?
No. Sutton Community Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sutton Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sutton Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sutton Community Academy?
Sutton Community Academy currently has 800 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sutton Community Academy take?
Sutton Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sutton Community Academy?
Sutton Community Academy is in Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1EE, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sutton Community Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Sutton Community Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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