The Royal Sutton School
Sutton Coldfield, B75 7DY · Birmingham · secondary school
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75th of 88 secondary schools in Birmingham we can score, 89 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 — 2.6/10 against 363 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.9 · 18 | 30% | 0.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.74 · 7 | 25% | 0.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.8 · 19 | 10% | 0.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Royal Sutton School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in 2024-01. In 2024/25, 32.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.74 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 (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 966 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,141. 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 close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about The Royal Sutton School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils benefit from a “broad and balanced curriculum” and “positive attitudes to their learning.” Leaders ensure that curriculum planning is “ambitious for all pupils,” with lessons that are “purposeful and clearly structured.” The school has improved rapidly in recent years, fostering a sense of pride among pupils who feel “supported and safe.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully sequenced,” helping pupils to “know and remember more” and make clear links to prior knowledge.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils taught “moral virtues” and benefiting from a “responsive” curriculum addressing real-life issues.
- Early readers receive “carefully considered” support and interventions that help them “catch up with their peers.”
- Careers education is “well planned,” ensuring pupils are “prepared well for their next steps” after Year 11.
- Attendance has improved due to leaders’ efforts, and safeguarding arrangements are “effective.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently check pupils’ understanding before moving on to new learning to prevent “gaps in pupils’ understanding” and misconceptions.
- Curriculum adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are variable; leaders must ensure all teachers “carefully adapt the curriculum” to meet individual needs.
- Behaviour management expectations are not implemented consistently across the school, causing some pupils to struggle with routines.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.9 |
| 2024/25 | 39.7 |
| 2025/26 | 39.8 |
| 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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