Sutherland House School, Nottingham
Sutherland House School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Nottingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sutherland House School in detail
Sutherland House School in its own words
In its own words: "We’ve been supporting autistic people and their families since 1968. Formed by a small group of parents in Nottingham, our charity has steadily grown. We now provide support to families across the region from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire through to Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire. Our support is led by our service users."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Sutherland House School are Rosehill School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); Carlton Digby School (2.4 miles, Outstanding); Venture Learning (2.8 miles, Good); and Woodlands Academy (2.8 miles, Good).
Rosehill SchoolCarlton Digby SchoolVenture LearningWoodlands Academy
Who goes there
29.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (77%), Asian (8%) and Black (6%).
Almost every pupil at Sutherland House School has an education, health and care plan (82 of 82 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Sutherland House School provides for pupils with autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Lace Market Tram Stop, about 470 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
28 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bath Street HR (w-bound), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1396 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Nottingham (391), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sutherland House School issued 2 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2017, 9 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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2017 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
29.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Sutherland House School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Sutherland House School is in Nottingham; for families living there:
Apply to Nottingham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 205
- Fatal
- 3
- Serious
- 46
- Children hurt
- 15
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 205 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 46 serious and 156 slight.
15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 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 Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 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
87%
Available places
82 pupils
94 places
12 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nottingham
Across Nottingham council
Places available
3,708
Applications
3,688
Got 1st preference
80.3%
Got preferred school
94.1%
All secondary applications across Nottingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
82
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Sutherland House School provides for pupils with autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
82
Total Pupils
68
Boys
14
Girls
2026 academic year
Pupil Absence2024/25
16.5%
Overall absence
39.5%
Persistent absence
81
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Sutherland House School
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Questions parents ask about Sutherland House School
What are GCSE results like at Sutherland House School?
In the 2025 results, pupils at Sutherland House School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.9. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Sutherland House School's Ofsted rating?
Sutherland House School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sutherland House School?
No fixed boundary. When Sutherland House School is oversubscribed, Nottingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Sutherland House School?
Sutherland House School has around 82 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Sutherland House School have specialist SEN provision?
Sutherland House School provides for pupils with autism.
What is attendance like at Sutherland House School?
16.5% of sessions were missed at Sutherland House School in 2024/25. 39.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sutherland House School?
Apply through Nottingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Sutherland House 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.
How many road collisions happen near Sutherland House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 205 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 3 fatal, 46 serious and 156 slight. 15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 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 Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sutherland House School?
Sutherland House School is at Bath Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1DA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)