Sutton Community Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1EE · Nottinghamshire · secondary school
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41st of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire 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 — 3.2/10 against 414 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 13 | 35% | 0.47 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.7 · 18 | 30% | 0.53 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.45 · 18 | 25% | 0.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.1 · 16 | 10% | 0.16 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sutton Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.45 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 (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 796 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 scores are below 0?
What Ofsted said about Sutton Community Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders serve with a "clear moral purpose" and have secured "noticeable improvement" in culture, behaviour, and attendance. While the curriculum is "ambitious and well-organised," teaching quality and pupil achievement are not yet consistently high, with published results remaining below national averages. Leaders are actively addressing these weaknesses to ensure all pupils thrive.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Behaviour is "typically calm and orderly," creating a "respectful and purposeful environment" with clear, fairly applied expectations.
- Attendance is a "clear priority" managed through "well-established systems," showing improvement across many pupil groups.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that is "carefully sequenced" to help pupils build knowledge and prepare for future education.
- Pupils feel "included, listened to and part of a community" that encourages them to aim high, benefiting from strong pastoral support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure "greater consistency in teaching" and use assessment information more effectively to address gaps in learning.
- Planned adaptations for pupils with additional needs must be "implemented consistently" so all receive intended support.
- Leaders should "carefully analyse information" to accurately identify priorities and evaluate the impact of actions on pupil outcomes.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.3 |
| 2024/25 | 37.6 |
| 2025/26 | 39.1 |
| 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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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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