Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9SD · Staffordshire · secondary school
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3rd of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 909 of them, against 6.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.2 · 60 | 30% | 1.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.29 · 72 | 25% | 1.80 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.0 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023. In 2024/25, 46.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.29 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 632 pupils against a stated capacity of 620. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition from Key Stage 3 to 4?
What Ofsted said about Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy is described as a “highly ambitious school” where pupils are “extremely proud” to belong. The report highlights “exceptional leadership” and a curriculum that is “very broad and ambitious,” resulting in a “high-quality education” for all students.
Strengths
- The headteacher and senior team provide “exceptional leadership,” leading by example with “sensitive and calm authority.”
- Teachers are “highly knowledgeable” and plan lessons “exceptionally well,” ensuring pupils build on prior learning in a “highly structured way.”
- Staff meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), “exceptionally well.”
- Pupils exhibit values of “kindness, love and respect consistently,” with “low-level disruptive behaviour” being rare.
- Leaders provide a “highly effective personal, social, and health education programme,” including bespoke support for mental health.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders remaining “vigilant in maintaining a constant focus on the safety and well-being of pupils” and acting quickly to put support in place.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.3 |
| 2024/25 | 46.7 |
| 2025/26 | 47.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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