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Sutton Community Academy

Ashfield, NG17 1EESecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
Progress 8
-0.45
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
154 1st-choice / 164 places
Ranking
#2,537
of 3,141 nationally

About Sutton Community Academy

Sutton Community Academy is a mixed secondary school in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, that currently educates 800 pupils against a capacity of 900, meaning it has some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 45.3%, significantly higher than the national average and a clear indicator of the area's socioeconomic profile. Despite this, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 411 applications for 164 total places, with 154 first-preference applications and 153 first-preference offers made. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.51, suggesting families in the local area actively choose the school. The school is non-denominational and has no religious character, and it includes a sixth form for students aged 16 to 18. Headteacher Lewis Taylor leads a school that has clearly established itself as a key local option, even if its intake reflects the challenges of the community it serves.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigh Pavement, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Ashfield, NG17 1EE
HeadteacherLewis Taylor
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils800
Free School Meals (FSM)45.3%
School Capacity800 / 900 (89% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

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

Facilities

11
Sixth Form CentreLibraryTennis CourtsMusic RoomsICT SuiteSwimming PoolAstro TurfTheatreSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

TennisMartial ArtsAthleticsSwimmingFootballRugbyBadmintonRowingNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

DebateScience ClubChoirDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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