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Sutton Grammar School for Boys

Sutton, SM1 4ASSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
+1.16
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
99 1st-choice / 159 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#31 of 3,141 nationally

About Sutton Grammar School for Boys

Sutton Grammar School for Boys holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a change from the Outstanding grade it received in its previous inspection in 2008. The school’s academic story is best told through its Progress 8 score, which measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and their GCSEs. At 1.16, this is exceptionally high — well above the local authority average of 0.53 and placing the school 31st nationally out of over 3,100 schools. The Attainment 8 score sits at 82.6, and every single pupil achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school’s EBacc average point score of 7.33 is also strong, though only around 36% of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects. In the Sutton local authority, it ranks second out of 14 schools, behind only Wilson’s School.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
AddressManor Lane, Sutton, Sutton, SM1 4AS
HeadteacherMichael Williams
Local AuthoritySutton
Number of Pupils850
Free School Meals (FSM)1.3%
School Capacity850 / 840 (101% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sports HallLibraryAstro TurfDining HallScience LabsArt StudiosMusic RoomsSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsTheatreSwimming Pool

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

RoundersSwimmingRowingMartial ArtsCricketHockeyTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubFilm ClubModel United NationsNewspaperYoung EnterpriseDramaDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

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

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