How many pupils does The Royal Sutton School have?

The Royal Sutton School has 972 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Royal Sutton School's Ofsted rating?

The Royal Sutton School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2023).

How does The Royal Sutton School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Royal Sutton School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.8 in 2025/26.

Is The Royal Sutton School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Royal Sutton School is part of THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is The Royal Sutton School?

The Royal Sutton School is located at Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 7DY.

The Royal Sutton School

Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 7DY

Good

Inspected 6 December 2023

Good

Ofsted

39.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

972

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About The Royal Sutton School

The Royal Sutton School is an academy sponsor led in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 972 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.8 (2025/26). 48.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Birmingham →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 972 / 1,141 (85%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 December 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

48.8%

Free school meals

14.4%

EAL

0.3%

SEN support

21.0%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

39.8

Attainment 8

185 pupils

31.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

56.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Where pupils go next

80%

Sustained destination

74%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.6%

Overall absence

37.1%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

54.3

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.4 vs 2023/24

17.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

6.94

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -6.5 vs 2023/24

£49,433

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,608 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.8% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,549

Spend per pupil

£8,130

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 7DY
Phone: 01213781946
Head Teacher: Nicola Gould
Website: https://theroyalsuttonschool.atlp.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Royal Sutton School?: The Royal Sutton School is an academy sponsor led in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does The Royal Sutton School have?: The Royal Sutton School has 972 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Royal Sutton School's Ofsted rating?: The Royal Sutton School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2023).
How does The Royal Sutton School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Royal Sutton School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.8 in 2025/26.
Is The Royal Sutton School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Royal Sutton School is part of THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is The Royal Sutton School?: The Royal Sutton School is located at Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 7DY.

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