Robin Hood Infants' School, Sutton

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 57

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~368m)Possible (~526m)Unlikely (~684m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Mel Bracey
Pupils:239 / 270 capacity
LA:Sutton
Phone:02086433688
Address:Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, SM1 2SF
Federation:The Federation of Robin Hood and Thomas Wall
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:102981
UKPRN:10071899
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Sutton and Cheam
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Robin Hood Infants' School excels at teaching reading and phonics, with results above the national average. Pupils are happy, kind to each other, and well-behaved, following the school motto of 'making memories that last'. The school provides strong support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils, ensuring they can access the same curriculum as their peers.

Key Strengths

  • Excellent phonics teaching with above-average results in Year 1 phonics screening check
  • Strong focus on reading with well-matched books and quick intervention for pupils who fall behind
  • Positive behaviour and kind relationships between pupils with rare bullying
  • Well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge in a clear, logical order
  • Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs

Areas for Improvement

  • Some inconsistency in teaching quality across the school, with occasionally imprecise explanations and missed misunderstandings
  • Not all staff apply behaviour expectations with equal confidence, occasionally interrupting the orderly atmosphere
  • Attendance analysis could be more precise to identify patterns and trends for specific groups
  • Some enrichment activities don't match pupils' interests, reducing participation
  • Occasionally tasks in Reception are not precisely matched to children's stage of learning

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are met.

Extracurricular Activities

School council, international week, carnival, community events, food bank donations, visits to local church and synagogue, clubs, trips, school events

Robin Hood Infants' School is a well-established infant school where pupils typically achieve the expected standard. The school has a strong focus on reading and phonics, with pupils performing above national averages in the Year 1 phonics screening check.

At a Glance

11.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

28.6

Avg class size

28.6

Infant (KS1)

9

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

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Getting There

Train Stations

West Sutton Rail Station
372m · 6 min walk
West Sutton (Entrance)
392m · 6 min walk
Sutton Station (Entrance)
814m · 13 min walk

Bus Stops

Sherwood Park Road (SM1) (Stop F)
337m · 5 min walk
Secombe Centre (Stop U)
374m · 6 min walk
Western Road Sutton (Stop D)
382m · 6 min walk
West Sutton (Stop B)
412m · 7 min walk
St. Nicholas Centre (Stop W)
426m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

89%

Available places

239 pupils

270 capacity

31 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Sutton

High pressure
New homes approved:757
Projected new pupils:189

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sutton

Admissions Demand - Sutton

Low demand0.91x oversubscription

Places available

2,439

Applications

2,209

Got 1st preference

91.7%

Got preferred school

99.0%

Primary admissions across Sutton (2025/26)

Inspection History(106)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.11247%

Overall absence

13.40206%

Persistent absence

194

Enrolments

Authorised4.32205%
Unauthorised0.79042%
Persistent (10%+)13.40206%
Severe (50%+)0.51546%

Absence trend

3.98691%
18/19
3.89075%
20/21
8.0962%
21/22
6.1741%
22/23
5.67929%
23/24
5.11247%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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