Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Sutton Coldfield, B73 5PT · Birmingham · Grammar school
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11th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 10.0/10 against 842 of them, against 9.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 99.4 · 99 | 30% | 2.98 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.05 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 80.5 · 99 | 10% | 0.99 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 99.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 79.4, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. 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 (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, play football, netball, or athletics, and attend music concerts and the school show. Trips include visits to Geneva, Whitemoor Lakes, and Paris. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,236 pupils against a stated capacity of 831. 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 manage class sizes given the current roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for top grades in English and maths? How are the trips to Geneva and Paris funded?
What Ofsted said about Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Overview
Pupils at this selective girls’ school “have a keen desire to do well” and “rise to the high expectations set by staff.” The report describes a school where pupils are “well cared for,” enjoy positive relationships, and benefit from a “highly ambitious” curriculum that ensures they “make strong progress across subjects.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully planned and sequenced” to deepen knowledge, with pupils introduced to challenging concepts early, such as reading three Shakespeare texts before Year 9.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and use questioning effectively to check understanding, helping pupils become “extremely confident in what they know and understand.”
- Pupils “behave extremely well,” listening attentively in lessons and interacting maturely during social times, with bullying being “rare.”
- There is a “positive reading culture” supported by a well-stocked library and targeted literacy support for those who need it.
- Personal development is fostered through a “character education programme,” diverse extra-curricular activities, and effective careers guidance that sees many students progress to Russell Group universities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all teachers use assessment strategies consistently to check learning and provide effective feedback, as some do not currently recall prior learning or give subject-specific feedback as well as they could.
- The PSHE provision for Years 9 to 11 needs strengthening, as pupils struggle to build on previous knowledge and some do not attend these sessions as often as they should.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring appropriate staff checks, training, and swift action on concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 80.9 |
| 2024/25 | 79.4 |
| 2025/26 | 80.5 |
| 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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