SchoolScoresThe Royal Sutton School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7DY
0121 378 1946 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 December 2023.
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
79 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Sutton Coldfield comparisons use the 5 of its 8 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sutton Coldfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 43% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 45% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 34 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 42% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 57% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 51% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 39% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sutton Coldfield figures pool parents at the Sutton Coldfield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
152 pupils in this year group.
33% — 13 points below the Birmingham average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% | 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. | 39.7 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.2 | 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.
187 pupils in this year group.
80% — 10 points below the Birmingham average, and 12 points below 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. | 80% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 12% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 61% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 80% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2022/23
34 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | C+ | C+ |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 10% | 29% | 24% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 20% | 55% | 50% |
| 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. | 21.4 | 34.7 | 34.2 |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2022/23. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 148 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 79 |
| Of those, offered a place | 79 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,015 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.2 · 2025: 0.3 · 2026: 0.5
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 48.1% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 2% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.0% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7% | 37.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 11% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 6% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 37.1% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 25% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 28.8 | 15.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.41% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 24% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 72% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.7% | 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
- Fairfax 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Plantsbrook School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Walsh Catholic School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Vesey's Grammar School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Edmund Campion Catholic School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Arthur Terry School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Highclare School 2.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 15% A*/A at A level
- Lift Greenwood 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 19% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Royal Sutton School's Ofsted rating?
The Royal Sutton School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 December 2023.
How did The Royal Sutton School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 13 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Royal Sutton School?
75% of the 79 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend The Royal Sutton School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Royal Sutton School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 79 families put The Royal Sutton School as their first choice for 148 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 79 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 144721.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2022/23.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.