Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

About Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is an academy converter in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,215 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of SUTTON COLDFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 80.5 (2025/26). 16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Birmingham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Girls

Pupils / Capacity

1,215 / 831 (146%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 5PT

Phone

01213541479

Headteacher

Barbara Minards

Website

http://www.suttcold.bham.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls?

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is an academy converter in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

Is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls have?

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls has 1,215 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022).

How does Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 80.5 in 2025/26.

Is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is part of SUTTON COLDFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls?

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is located at Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 5PT.