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Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy

East Staffordshire, DE15 9SDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2023
Progress 8
+0.29
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
153 1st-choice / 120 places
Ranking
#866
of 3,141 nationally

About Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy sits within Staffordshire local authority and, according to the most recent data, ranks first among the eight secondary schools in East Staffordshire by Progress 8 score. That puts it ahead of local peers such as The Friary School, St John Fisher Catholic College, and Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, all of which appear among the top performers in the wider county. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic secondary for mixed pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form or nursery provision. It is currently oversubscribed: for 120 places in the 2025/26 intake, the school received 334 applications, with 153 first-preference requests and 117 offers made to first-preference families. That works out at roughly 2.78 applicants per place, a clear sign of its popularity among local families. The school has a capacity of 620 and currently enrols 612 pupils, so it is running very close to full.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBluestone Lane, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE15 9SD
HeadteacherSamuel Gray
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils612
Free School Meals (FSM)23.3%
School Capacity612 / 620 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
LibraryDining HallSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteScience LabsTennis CourtsGymnasiumSwimming PoolSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

HockeyTennisSwimmingRugbyGymnasticsNetballDanceRowingAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubModel United NationsNewspaperDramaDebateOrchestraDuke of EdinburghEco ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.