Glenthorne High School, Sutton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at identifying and removing barriers to learning, especially for vulnerable pupils. Teachers deliver ambitious curriculum content clearly while adapting support so every child can succeed. The school offers an exceptional range of arts, sports and cultural activities that help all pupils develop confidence and talents, with particular strength in performing arts.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional inclusion and personalised support for vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND and those known to social care
- Consistently high academic achievement, with GCSE results significantly above national averages across all groups
- Exceptionally extensive programme of cultural, creative and sporting opportunities through clubs, performances and enrichment activities
- Highly ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge progressively across subjects
- Consistently high attendance rates, supported by proactive pastoral systems and targeted family engagement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Performing arts, media, visual arts, sports clubs, Saturday school, regular performances, anti-bullying campaigns, volunteering initiatives, careers guidance and work experience placements
Glenthorne High School is an exceptionally inclusive school where leaders have created a culture that enables all pupils to flourish, with particularly strong support for vulnerable and disadvantaged students.
At a Glance
14.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.4
Avg class size
74
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
1,754 pupils
1,558 capacity
196 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sutton
Admissions Demand - Sutton
Places available
3,511
Applications
2,760
Got 1st preference
72.0%
Got preferred school
96.9%
Secondary admissions across Sutton (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.90363%
Overall absence
11.75229%
Persistent absence
1,421
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Glenthorne High School
Abbey Primary School
Westbourne Primary School
Brookfield Primary Academy
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
Malmesbury Primary School
Morden Primary School
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Tweeddale Primary School
Aragon Primary School
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