The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
Source: 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
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 972
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 46.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Gould
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFairfax School
Secondary · Very close
Fairfax
Secondary · Very close
Hollyfield Primary School
Primary · 410m away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 512m away
New Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Trinity Specialist College
Special school · 1.3km away
Whitehouse Common Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Plantsbrook School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Royal Sutton School a selective school?
No. The Royal Sutton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Royal Sutton School's Ofsted rating?
The Royal Sutton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Royal Sutton School?
The Royal Sutton School currently has 972 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Royal Sutton School take?
The Royal Sutton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Royal Sutton School?
The Royal Sutton School is in Sutton Coldfield, B75 7DY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Royal Sutton School have a sixth form?
No, The Royal Sutton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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