Sutton High School GDST

A other independent school school in Sutton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sutton High School GDST.

, SM12AX Age 3-18 Girls intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
55 Cheam Road
Sutton
, SM12AX

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103022
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
55 Cheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2AX
Age range
3-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Capacity
950 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
923
Special Educational Needs
0.4% (4 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
58
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
923 pupils
3-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
(6 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
(7 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
(11 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
(13 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Fortiter, Fideliter, Feliciter"

With Courage With Truth With Joy

Head Teacher's Message

Beth Dawson, Head, emphasises joyful learning, outstanding results and strong pastoral care; describes Sutton High as a school where every girl is supported to be courageous, truthful and joyful, with a focus on independence and wellbeing.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

LAMDA drama club chamber ensemble Buddy club debating mindfulness Mandarin Speedy stem club arts scholars music scholars sport scholars

Sports

hockey netball swimming tennis athletics parkour water polo table tennis

Facilities

500m2 sports hall 25m x 8m swimming pool dance studio with mirrored wall, sound system and sprung flooring Multi-Use Games Astroturf (MUGA) 6 external tennis courts 5 netball courts playing field Lees Hall The Study amphitheatre brain pod / discovery spaces 360 virtual tour suffolk house (music rooms)

Curriculum Highlights

Bespoke curriculum tailored to maximize each girl’s potential GDST Space Tech diploma initiative (Space Technology) Value-added performance tracking and outstanding examination outcomes Strong emphasis on independent learning and wellbeing Introduction of new subjects based on pupil demand (environmental science, Mandarin, music technology, business studies)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care facility named Explorers, relocated to the Prep School with a self-contained space including a technology hub, quiet zone, wet and dry activity zones, lockers, kitchen and dedicated toilets; operates from 7:30am to 6:30pm.

SEND Provision

SEND support is offered to around 16% of the student body (mostly for dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia) with similar numbers having EAL; a five-strong team creates personalised learning plans and provides one-to-one targeted interventions, including a dedicated space with soundproof pods and a neurodiverse corner in the library.

Admissions Criteria

Entrances: Nursery entry from the half-term before a girl’s 3rd birthday; Entry to Nursery–Year 2 requires no entrance assessment; Entry to Years 3–6 involves an assessment morning with online verbal and non-verbal reasoning plus an informal interview; Automatic transfer to Senior School for girls joining Prep in Year 3–6; For 11+ and 16+ entry, assessments apply with offers following assessment; 10+ pathway available for Year 5–6 entry with readiness for Senior School; 11+/16+ entry may require deposits and fees as outlined in the admissions materials; Overseas applicants follow the same processes with additional language assessments if needed.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

From January 2025, non-refundable registration fee of £150 (£240 for overseas) and deposit of £1,000 (£3,000 for overseas Prep; £5,000 for overseas Senior) on acceptance; GCSE/A-level exam fees charged separately starting 2023/24; Lunches mandatory for Reception to Year 11. Fees per term (2025/26): Nursery £4,440; Reception £5,470; Year 1–2 £5,470; Year 3–4 £6,528; Year 5–6 £6,528; Year 7–11 £8,394; Year 12–13 £8,394. Lunch costs: Nursery to Year 4 £280.67 per term; Year 5–11 £292.33 per term. Nursery lunch is pro-rated; Lunches and extra-curriculars are itemised as noted in the fees documentation; Exam fees for public exams apply.

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