Is Sutton Community Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 21 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 35th of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sutton Community Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Sutton Community Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 39.1 (England: 46.2). 31.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Sutton Community Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Sutton Community Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sutton Community Academy

High Pavement, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1EE

Local ranking35th of 45 secondary schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 21 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 21 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 39.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 31.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 50.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 139

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Continued in education: 82.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 81.0%
Higher education: 50.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 23.0%
Not sustained: 12.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

26.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

27.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 27.7
16-18 Cohort: 52

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 800
Boys: 370 (46%)
Girls: 426 (54%)
Capacity: 900 (88% full)
SEND: 18.5%
FSM Eligible: 46.1%
EAL: 12.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 15.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 49.2
Budget per Pupil: £12,974/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.3%
White Other: 6.4%
Black African: 3.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
Asian Other: 1.5%
Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%

80.3%

White British

6.4%

White Other

3.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01623980055

sca-office@attrust.org.uk

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High Pavement

Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 139063
UKPRN: 10039915
Establishment No.: 4015
Trust: ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST

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