SchoolScoresSutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Grammar school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
Part of SUTTON COLDFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST
Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5PT
0121 354 1479 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 November 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
179 pupils in this year group.
99% — 54 points above the Birmingham average, and 54 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 99% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 79.4 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 7.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
178 pupils in this year group.
99% — 9 points above the Birmingham average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 99% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 89% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 3% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 99% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
154 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 53% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 77% | 55% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 44.3 | 34.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 474 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 96 | 22% | 53% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 81 | 15% | 36% | 30% |
| Biology | 80 | 19% | 54% | 27% |
| Psychology | 39 | 13% | 46% | 19% |
| Physics | 22 | 9% | 41% | 31% |
| Economics | 21 | 24% | 67% | 26% |
| English Literature | 20 | 30% | 75% | 23% |
| Geography | 18 | 11% | 56% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 16 | 44% | 69% | 38% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 14 | 29% | 50% | 59% |
| Sociology | 13 | 54% | 92% | 20% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 10 | 10% | 30% | 24% |
| Religious Studies | 8 | 38% | 88% | 22% |
| French | 7 | 14% | 86% | 38% |
| History | 6 | 17% | 50% | 23% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 6 | 17% | 67% | 14% |
| Spanish | 6 | 33% | 33% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Chinese, Turkish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
169 students in this year group.
92% — 17 points above the Birmingham average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 12% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
153 students in this year group.
92% — 23 points above the Birmingham average, and 32 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 92% | 69% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 66% | 28% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 179 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 320 |
| Of those, offered a place | 146 (46%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,094 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.0 · 2025: 1.9 · 2026: 1.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a grammar school: places depend on passing an entrance test (the 11 plus), usually taken in September of Year 6.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.1% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.5% | 37.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 98% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 99% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 97% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.7 | 15.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 97% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.7% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 74% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 91% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 10% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Plantsbrook School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Walsh Catholic School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Vesey's Grammar School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fairfax 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Royal Sutton School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Edmund Campion Catholic School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Highclare School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 15% A*/A at A level
- Oscott Academy 1.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Imedia School 2.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Aspire AP School 2 2.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 November 2022.
How did Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 99% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 54 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 320 families put Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls as their first choice for 179 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 146 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136778.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.