Schools in Sutton, London
Sutton operates one of London's most selective secondary systems, with a high proportion of grammar provision. The borough's primaries are heavily oversubscribed in central Sutton, Carshalton and Cheam. Many parents begin 11+ preparation in Year 4.
Data last verified 15 May 2026. Sources: Ofsted, DfE GIAS, DfE Performance Tables, Metropolitan Police, MHCLG IMD. See all sources.
Top primary schools in Sutton
Ranked by Ofsted rating, then by latest KS2 performance. See methodology.
| School | Ofsted | KS2 % |
|---|---|---|
| Beddington Park Academy | Outstanding | 94.0 |
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy | Outstanding | 87.0 |
| Manor Park Primary Academy | Outstanding | 85.0 |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School | Outstanding | 79.0 |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton | Outstanding | 78.0 |
| Avenue Primary Academy | Outstanding | 77.0 |
| Wood Field Primary School | Outstanding | 70.0 |
Top secondary schools in Sutton
Ranked by Ofsted rating, then by latest KS4 Attainment 8.
| School | Ofsted | Att 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson's School | Outstanding | 86.9 |
| Wallington High School for Girls | Outstanding | 80.5 |
| Wallington County Grammar School | Outstanding | 77.7 |
| Harris Academy Sutton | Outstanding | 58.2 |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service | Outstanding | — |
| Carew Academy | Outstanding | — |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls | Good | 80.5 |
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What the data says about Sutton
86.5% of Sutton schools are currently rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, compared with a London average of roughly 90% for primary and 80% for secondary. The average number of applications per place across Sutton is 1.25, a useful indicator of how competitive local admissions are. The average number of recorded crime incidents within 500 metres of a school in Sutton over the most recent reporting month is 156.58, drawn from the Metropolitan Police open data API. The mean IMD (Index of Multiple Deprivation) decile of Sutton's schools is 6.96 — 1 is most deprived, 10 is least deprived. All metrics on this page are recomputed from source data on the 15th of every month. See our methodology for definitions and limitations.
All schools in Sutton
Every school in Sutton, listed alphabetically. Click any school for the full record.
Frequently asked
How many schools are there in Sutton?
Sutton has 74 schools in our directory, drawn from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Of these, 45 are primary, 27 are secondary, and the remainder are special, all-through, or post-16.
What proportion of Sutton schools are Outstanding?
As of the latest Ofsted Management Information release, 17 schools in Sutton (23.0%) are rated Outstanding, and 86.5% are rated Good or Outstanding. Ratings are refreshed monthly from the Ofsted MI publication.
When do I apply for a Reception or Year 7 place in Sutton?
Reception applications in England close on 15 January each year for the September intake. Year 7 (secondary transfer) applications close on 31 October. Sutton's applications are coordinated by the local authority through the eAdmissions system. See our full Reception timeline guide.
How does the school appeals process work in Sutton?
If you are refused your preferred school place, you have a statutory right of appeal. Sutton appeals are typically heard in May (Reception) and June–July (secondary). See our appeals tracker for Sutton-level success rates by year.
How can I tell which Sutton schools are over-subscribed?
Each school listing on this site shows the number of applications per place from the DfE's published admissions data. Apps-per-place above 2 typically indicates strong over-subscription. We refresh this data annually when the DfE publishes its admissions and offers release.
Sources
School list and phase from DfE Get Information About Schools (refreshed monthly). Ofsted ratings from Ofsted Management Information (refreshed monthly). Performance data from DfE Explore Education Statistics. Crime data within 500m from the Metropolitan Police open data API. Deprivation deciles from MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2019. Read our full methodology for how each metric is calculated.