Schools across Sutton
Local authority · 75 schools across 14 towns
75
42 primary · 15 secondary
42,386
97% capacity used
27
10 outstanding · 17 good
43,731
1,345 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
74.2%
KS2 Maths
74.4%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,423 spare places
Secondary Schools
984 over capacity
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.1%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.4%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
56
2024/25
Absence trend across Sutton schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
77%
Plans Issued
366
Assessment Requests
607
Tribunal Cases
24
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
8
Lodged
(0.2%)
1
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
3
Lodged
(0.1%)
1
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
212
Lodged
(5.2%)
194
Heard
17
Successful
(9%)
Total
220
Lodged
(2.9%)
195
Heard
17
Successful
(9%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.