The Sutton Academy
The Sutton Academy is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–18, in St Helens, WA9, in the St. Helens council area. It has 1,441 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (16 June 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas — inspected 16 June 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.06 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 43.1 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 39.1 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 256 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 23.33 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | D+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 19 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,441 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 38% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 6.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 18.88% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.51% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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