The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 5.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Trust
- THE HEREFORDSHIRE MARCHES FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Orton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bayley Way, Sutton St Nicholas, HEREFORD, Herefordshire, HR1 3SZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sutton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sutton Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sutton Primary Academy?
Sutton Primary Academy currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sutton Primary Academy take?
Sutton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sutton Primary Academy?
Sutton Primary Academy is in HEREFORD, HR1 3SZ, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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