How many pupils does Sutton Community Academy have?

Sutton Community Academy has 800 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sutton Community Academy's Ofsted rating?

Sutton Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).

How does Sutton Community Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sutton Community Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.1 in 2025/26.

Is Sutton Community Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sutton Community Academy is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST.

Where is Sutton Community Academy?

Sutton Community Academy is located at High Pavement, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1EE.

Sutton Community Academy

High Pavement, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1EE

Good

Inspected 26 April 2022

Good

Ofsted

39.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

800

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Sutton Community Academy

Sutton Community Academy is an academy sponsor led in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 800 pupils on roll. It is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.1 (2025/26). 45.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Nottinghamshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 800 / 900 (89%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 April 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

45.9%

Free school meals

12.1%

EAL

SEN support

15.5%

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)

39.1

Attainment 8

139 pupils

31.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

50.4%

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

18 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

68%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

86%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.2%

Overall absence

24.3%

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.

49.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

16.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

12.7

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

£52,178

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,465 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2% rate

↓ -2 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 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.

£12,974

Spend per pupil

£16,133

Income per pupil

45%

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: High Pavement, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1EE
Phone: 01623980055
Principal: Lewis Taylor
Website: www.suttonacademy.attrust.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sutton Community Academy?: Sutton Community Academy is an academy sponsor led in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Sutton Community Academy have?: Sutton Community Academy has 800 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Sutton Community Academy's Ofsted rating?: Sutton Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).
How does Sutton Community Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Sutton Community Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.1 in 2025/26.
Is Sutton Community Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sutton Community Academy is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST.
Where is Sutton Community Academy?: Sutton Community Academy is located at High Pavement, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1EE.

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