Glenthorne High School

A good academy converter school in Sutton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Glenthorne High School.

Sutton, SM39PS Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
70.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.75
English & Maths grade 4+ %
70.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 90.4%
Continue in education or training
72.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.0%
Sustained employment
27.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
24 November 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Sutton Common Road
Sutton, SM39PS
Phone
2086446307
Website
glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136914
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Sutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PS
Website
http://www.glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE WILLOW LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1558 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
1,758
Free School Meals
16.2% (285 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (65 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
60.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.2
English Attainment 8:
13.0
Maths Attainment 8:
12.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.2
Ebacc English:
98.5%
Ebacc Entry:
55.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.0%
Ebacc Languages:
67.7%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.75
Progress 8 Range:
0.57 to 0.92
University Progression:
74.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
78.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
10.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
74%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
148 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
90.4 (+38.4 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
55.4 (+36.0 vs average)
Education Continuation:
78.0 (+21.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
60.8 (+21.3 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.9 (3.6 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
110 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
220
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,758 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(20 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(26 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(96 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achievement for all"

Creativity thinking Independent thinking Resilience Risk taking

Extracurriculars

Clubs

ArtsOne Dance ArtsOne Drama ArtsOne Rocks! Orchestra Jazz Band Audacity Choir Dungeons and Dragons Club Book Club Manga & Anime Club Board Game Club Film Club Whole School Production IMPACT Dance Show Music Concerts

Sports

Dance Academy Football Academy

Facilities

Library with over 10,000 books, magazines and newspapers, and 30 PCs Fully stocked bookshop providing stationery at discounted prices Library moved to a new location within the Hub in May 2016

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, Deep and Knowledge-Rich Curriculum Arts Specialism with a Performing Arts focus Tutor-Time programme including Broadening Horizons, Fit for FEET!, Reading, Wellbeing, Debate & Oracy and Building Character (GHS 3) GCSE+ Curriculum with KS4 and KS5 offerings including A-levels and BTECs, Level 3 EPQ, Core Group Academy and Master Classes for More Able Learners Progression Pathways through KS4–KS5 with personalised guidance and national progression targets

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

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