Robin Hood Junior School, Sutton
Robin Hood Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Sutton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 11 schools in Sutton with published results, and 941st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Robin Hood Junior School in detail
Robin Hood Junior School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Robin Hood Juniors, a strong and resilient community that thrives on the support of parents and families; local networks and neighbours. Despite the challenges of recent years we have kept that sense of belonging and the school has continued to move forward."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, tennis, dance, drama, choir, chess, STEM, cooking and art.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Robin Hood Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 82% in Sutton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 84% in reading and 91% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Robin Hood Junior School
Across Sutton, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 100% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Sutton lodged 16 appeals against primary school offers; 10 reached a hearing and none succeeded.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Robin Hood Junior School are Robin Hood Infants' School (0.2 miles, Good); Manor Park Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 97% maths); All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 82% maths); and Westbourne Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 93% reading, 94% maths).
Robin Hood Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Robin Hood Infants' SchoolManor Park Primary AcademyAll Saints Benhilton CofE Primary SchoolWestbourne Primary School
Who goes there
55.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (32%), White British (19%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 35 pupils (9.7%) received SEN support and 6 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Sutton Rail Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St. Nicholas Centre, 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Robin Hood Junior School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Robin Hood Junior School are Sutton Grammar School (0.3 miles), Overton Grange School (0.9 miles), Greenshaw High School (0.9 miles) and Cheam High School (0.9 miles).
Sutton Grammar SchoolOverton Grange SchoolGreenshaw High SchoolCheam High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from September 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Robin Hood is a warm, family-like school where children feel genuinely happy and secure. Teachers have high expectations and use a carefully designed curriculum that builds knowledge step-by-step, so pupils really understand what they are learning. The school prioritises reading and provides lots of enrichment opportunities through clubs and special activities that help children develop confidence and leadership skills.
Key Strengths
- Well-planned curriculum that helps pupils master knowledge in a logical sequence, with regular practice to build understanding
- Strong focus on reading with daily story time and an invested phonics programme
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with close partnership working with parents and external professionals
- Pupils feel safe and confident to share concerns with any adult in school
- Wide range of popular after-school clubs that develop leadership skills and celebrate diversity
Areas for Improvement
- A few staff have not completed training in the phonics programme, leading to occasional inconsistencies in how misconceptions are addressed
- This affects how well some pupils develop reading fluency
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - staff are vigilant, know pupils and families well, work closely with external agencies to protect vulnerable pupils, and conduct rigorous staff suitability checks.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, school council, democracy activities, courtyard and garden learning experiences
Robin Hood Junior School continues to be a good school where pupils feel safe, happy and part of a welcoming community. Staff have high expectations and pupils behave well, achieving good outcomes across the curriculum.
At a Glance
19.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 84% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.9
KS2
12
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Robin Hood Junior School
Newsletter Autumn Term 2026 No. 2
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter Autumn Term 2026 No. 1
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter Summer Term 2026 No. 6
17 Jul 2026
Newsletter Summer Term 2026 No. 5
3 Jul 2026
Newsletter Summer Term 2026 No. 4
12 Jun 2026
Newsletter Summer Term 2026 No. 3
22 May 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Robin Hood Junior School.
- Sutton Out of School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- StudyBox Sutton230m away · Not yet graded
- Ace Learning - Sutton High School530m away · Not yet graded
- Let's Leap @ Homefield Preparatory School580m away · Not yet graded
- Orchard Childcare @ Homefield Prep580m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Robin Hood Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Sutton. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Robin Hood Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Robin Hood Junior School is in Sutton; for families living there:
Apply to Sutton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 83
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 22
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 83 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 67 slight.
22 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 17 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sutton is 39 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
357 pupils
346 places
11 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sutton
Across Sutton council
Places available
2,445
Applications
2,159
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Sutton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
11.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
359
Total Pupils
173
Boys
186
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,581
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,786
Per pupil
£2261k
Total funding
£106k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
9.3%
Persistent absence
378
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Robin Hood Junior School
What are SATs results like at Robin Hood Junior School?
Of the pupils at Robin Hood Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Robin Hood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Robin Hood Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Robin Hood Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Robin Hood Junior School is oversubscribed, Sutton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Robin Hood Junior School?
Robin Hood Junior School was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Robin Hood Junior School?
Classes at Robin Hood Junior School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Robin Hood Junior School?
Robin Hood Junior School has around 359 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Robin Hood Junior School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Robin Hood Junior School in 2024/25. 9.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Robin Hood Junior School?
Apply through Sutton's coordinated admissions process, naming Robin Hood Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Robin Hood Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Sutton Out of School Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Robin Hood Junior School's term dates?
Robin Hood Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Sutton. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Robin Hood Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 83 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 67 slight. 22 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 17 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sutton is 39 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Robin Hood Junior School?
Robin Hood Junior School is at Thorncroft Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1RL.
Sources: Sutton term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)