The Sutton Academy vs Willow Tree Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Sutton Academy
St Helens
Willow Tree Primary School
St Helens
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy converter
Age Range
11–18
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
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Local Authority
St. Helens
St. Helens
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1441
172
Capacity
1550
259
Occupancy
93%
66%
FSM %
39.1%
55.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
-
Personal Development
Good
-
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
-
Last Inspected
Jun 2026
-
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
45.5
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
45.6%
-
KS2 Reading
-
85%
KS2 Maths
-
73%
KS2 Writing
-
77%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
D+
-
Points Per Entry
23.3
-
Best 3 A-Levels
D+
-
AAB+ %
0%
-
Value Added
Well below average
-
A-Level Students
19
-
Retention
67%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
7%
-
Degree course
35%
-
Any L4+ destination
38%
-
Apprenticeships
3%
-
Cohort size
68
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (24)
Psychology (22)
Mathematics (20)
Biology (16)
Physics (14)
English Language and Literature (14)
Geography (12)
English Language and Literature (12)