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Sutton High School GDST

Other independent school · SM1 2AX

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#125 of 2,536

Better than 95% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils878
GenderGirls
Head teacherMrs Beth Dawson
Local authoritySutton
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 103022.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSuttonEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.38.559.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%80.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%68%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%40.1%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%76.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4108--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSuttonEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.46.36, better than England, better than Sutton42.2635
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels46.19, better than England, better than Sutton42.9635.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better45.2%, better than England, better than Sutton40.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.41, better than England--
A-level progressWell above average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study47--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils878
Girls878
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.113
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.8

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.97.9%
Higher education83%
Employment6.4%
Further education2.1%
Apprenticeship2.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Sutton High School GDST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryRobin Hood Infants' SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.2 miNurseryThomas Wall Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableHomefield Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryRobin Hood Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryManor Park Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimaryDevonshire Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miSecondaryOverton Grange SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.8 miPrimaryAll Saints Benhilton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryWestbourne Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Sutton High School GDST

How does Sutton High School GDST rank in England?

Sutton High School GDST ranks 125 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 95% of schools).

What are Sutton High School GDST's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Sutton High School GDST was A-, and 45.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Sutton High School GDST?

Sutton High School GDST has 878 pupils aged 3 to 18.

Does Sutton High School GDST have a sixth form?

Yes, Sutton High School GDST teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.