Sutton Grammar School for Boys
101%
Capacity
850
Pupils
5.0x
Demand
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.
At A-level, the picture is more mixed. The school’s value added score is -0.11, which is rated as below average, meaning pupils made slightly less progress than similar students nationally. However, the average grade per entry was B+, with 54.7% of entries achieving AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects. The best three A-levels averaged out to an A- grade. The sixth form was rated Good by Ofsted, with inspectors noting Outstanding behaviour and attitudes across the school. In the previous inspection, the sixth form had been rated Outstanding. The school’s Progress 8 breakdown shows particularly strong progress in maths (1.49) and the EBacc subjects (1.29), with English progress lower at 0.71. This suggests the school is especially effective at driving results in quantitative and science-based subjects.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 159 places in the 2025/26 academic year, there were 790 applications, a ratio of nearly five applicants per place. Only 54 of those were first-preference offers. Facilities include a sports hall, swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, and a sixth form centre. The school offers a wide range of clubs including Model UN, Young Enterprise, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. SEND provisions cover dyslexia, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, among others. With only 1.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is not representative of the local population. This school will suit academically ambitious boys who thrive in a selective, high-pressure environment and are comfortable commuting in the Sutton area.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Address | Manor Lane, Sutton, Sutton, SM1 4AS |
| Headteacher | Michael Williams |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Number of Pupils | 850 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.3% |
| School Capacity | 850 / 840 (101% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+1.16)
31st of 3,141
Nationally
19th of 487
In London
2nd of 14
In Sutton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
49.0
'22/23
44.8
'23/24
44.9
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2396%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 138 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)96%
- Sixth form college1%
99% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2379%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 176 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
69%
Russell Group
80%
Top-third HE
8%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)79%
- Employment10%
- Not sustained5%
- Further education1%
- Other education1%
- Apprenticeship1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics143
- Physics71
- Chemistry67
- Biology65
- Mathematics (Further)41
- Psychology35
- Computer Studies / Computing32
- Economics30
- History23
- English Literature12
- Physical Education / Sports Studies12
- Business Studies:Single11
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed159
790
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
99 families put this school as their 1st choice (13% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian40.7%
- Mixed28.2%
- White British15.6%
- White (other)7.4%
- Black0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sutton Grammar School for Boys
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Manor Lane, Sutton
Sutton, SM1 4AS
Manor Lane, Sutton
Sutton, SM1 4AS
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