Nonsuch High School for Girls

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Sutton, SM38AB Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
76.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 1.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 99.5%
Continue in education or training
78.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 83.0%
Sustained employment
24.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 May 2021
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ewell Road
Cheam
Sutton, SM38AB
Phone
2083943400
Website
nonsuchschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136795
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Ewell Road, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8AB
Website
http://www.nonsuchschool.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GIRLS' LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1283 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,522
Free School Meals
6.7% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.1% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
81.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
24.4
English Attainment 8:
16.6
Maths Attainment 8:
16.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
23.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
24.4
Ebacc English:
99.5%
Ebacc Entry:
69.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
70.3%
Ebacc Languages:
98.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
1.02
Progress 8 Range:
0.83 to 1.22
University Progression:
82.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
83.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
8.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
82%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
223 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
69.4 (+50.0 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
99.5 (+47.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
81.3 (+41.8 vs average)
Education Continuation:
83.0 (+26.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.5 (8.0 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
95 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
190
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,522 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

French (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(16 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(67 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Positivity Respect Integrity Courage Endeavour

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher emphasizes that Nonsuch students achieve academic excellence while contributing to the school and wider community. She highlights leadership, creativity and awareness of the world, and notes the school’s safeguarding and inclusive ethos. The school is a founding member of the International Coalition of Girls' Schools and upholds PRICE values (Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Courage, Endeavour).

Facilities

Astrodome and Observatory New teaching block with three classrooms and a study area Science laboratories (thirteen teaching spaces) Sports hall floor refurbishment Improved pedestrian access to front office Learning Resource Centre Upgraded sixth form common rooms Canteen Breakfast Service

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Curriculum Intent: to broaden knowledge and develop oral literacy KS4 Curriculum intent: to deepen knowledge KS5 Curriculum Intent: to develop scholastic enquiry

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Twilight after-school study sessions and clubs; Learning Resource Centre available until 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

Admissions Criteria

Entrance test broadly based on KS2; tutoring not required or allowed; 11+ tutoring companies are not used. Mid-term admissions possible when space allows; tests in English and Maths; selective; waiting list; appeals rights. Places are allocated according to the school’s admissions policy.

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