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Glenthorne High School

Glenthorne High School

Sutton, SM3 9PSSecondary School·Ages 11-18
Goodby Ofsted

114%

Capacity

1,782

Pupils

7.9x

Demand

About Glenthorne High School

Glenthorne High School is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Sutton community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 1,782 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 1,558 places).

Ofsted has rated Glenthorne High School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Peacock, it falls under Sutton local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.75 is well above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is strong at 60.8. Additionally, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of B. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 228th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 14 in Sutton.

Glenthorne High School is a popular choice with families — it received 1,867 applications for 237 places, making it 7.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 442 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Glenthorne High School include Tennis Courts, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool, Sixth Form Centre, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Library, Gymnasium, Astro Turf, Playing Fields.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Basketball, Football, Rugby, Rounders and 6 more, as well as clubs including Debate, Young Enterprise, Orchestra, Film Club and 4 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.4%, which is below the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Sutton, Glenthorne High School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSutton Common Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM3 9PS
HeadteacherSarah Peacock
Local AuthoritySutton
Number of Pupils1,782
Free School Meals (FSM)13.4%
School Capacity1,782 / 1,558 (114% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Nov 2021
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 15 Feb 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (+0.75)

228th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 10%

89th of 487

In London

Top 25%

6th of 14

In Sutton

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

+0.75Well Above Average

Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+60.8Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)90%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)76%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

A-Level Results

2023/24
144 students

Average Points per Entry

38.7Grade B

Value Added Score

-0.04Average
BelowAverageAbove

Best 3 A-Levels (Average)

38.2Grade B-
AAB or higher (inc. 2 facilitating)22%
Avg Points per Entry over timeDeclining -3.7

'21/22

44.1

'22/23

40.7

'23/24

38.7

Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

Facilities

10
Tennis CourtsSports HallSwimming PoolSixth Form CentreICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibraryGymnasiumAstro TurfPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

BasketballFootballRugbyRoundersCross CountryMartial ArtsTennisNetballAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DebateYoung EnterpriseOrchestraFilm ClubNewspaperChessChoirModel United Nations

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

237

Applications

1,867

Extremely High Demand

Very competitive - significantly more applications than places

Applications to places ratio7.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

442 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Glenthorne High School

Glenthorne High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02086446307www.glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk/

Sutton Common Road, Sutton

Sutton, SM3 9PS

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Sutton Common Road, Sutton

Sutton, SM3 9PS

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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