Overton Grange School
Sutton, SM2 6TQ · Sutton · secondary school
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14th of 15 secondary schools in Sutton we can score. 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 — 5.7/10 against 815 of them, against 4.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.0 · 50 | 46% | 2.30 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.17 · 37 | 38% | 1.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.3 · 57 | 15% | 0.87 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Overton Grange School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award and enter the Fourth Plinth competition. Trips include visits to London Zoo, Hampton Court Palace, and the Science Museum, alongside an outdoor activities week and exchanges to Dordogne, Cologne, France, and Ypres.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,092 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,330. 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
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Overton Grange School
Overview
The report describes Overton Grange School as a community where pupils feel valued and safe, with leaders having established stability after recent turbulence. While behaviour and personal development are judged as good, the quality of education and sixth-form provision require improvement due to inconsistent curriculum delivery and variable outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are polite, and enjoy being in school, supported by positive staff relationships.
- The curriculum is generally well-designed, promoting diversity and offering a wide choice of academic and vocational subjects.
- Leaders provide a thorough personal development programme, including enrichment activities, charity work, and high-quality careers guidance.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and governors work constructively with leaders to drive improvement.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum thinking lacks consistency in some subjects, leading to gaps in pupils’ understanding and variable examination outcomes.
- Teaching does not routinely check understanding or address misconceptions, preventing pupils from mastering knowledge before moving on.
- Pupils’ attitudes to learning are not consistently positive, with some lacking focus and engagement in lessons.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.1 |
| 2024/25 | 46.8 |
| 2025/26 | 47.3 |
| 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
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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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