Robin Hood Junior School
Sutton, SM1 1RL · Sutton · primary school
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8th of 31 primary schools in Sutton we can score, 41 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.6/10 against 3,508 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Robin Hood Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 19.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in archery, climbing, abseiling and raft building, alongside djembe drumming and the English National Opera Project. Trips include visits to the Tower of London, Natural History Museum and Go Ape.
Getting in
The published school roll is 359 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 curriculum support pupils who reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Robin Hood Junior School
Overview
Robin Hood Junior School continues to be a good school, described by pupils as a "warm, welcoming place" where they feel they belong. Leaders have implemented a "well-thought-out and carefully sequenced curriculum" that enables pupils to master knowledge before progressing, resulting in strong academic outcomes and high staff morale.
Strengths
- Pupils are "articulate and confident," behaving well and collaborating sensibly in lessons with rare disruptions.
- Teachers introduce learning in "small and manageable chunks," focusing on subject-specific vocabulary to help pupils remember definitions accurately.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring pupils who are not fluent receive targeted phonics support, fostering a "genuine love of reading."
- The school promotes diversity through library resources reflecting pupils’ cultures and provides a "plentiful range of after-school clubs."
- Staff workload is reduced through streamlined processes, and leaders maintain an "open-door" policy, contributing to happy staff.
Areas to improve
- A few staff have not completed training in the school’s phonics programme, leading to "occasional inconsistencies" in teaching and how well misconceptions are addressed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being "vigilant" and leaders conducting "rigorous" checks on staff suitability.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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