Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bluestone Lane, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9SDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Burton-on-Trent for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 2nd of 7 secondary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 January 2023, report published 9 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 January 2023
Pupils are extremely proud to be part of this highly ambitious school. The 'Sutton Way', which focuses on academic excellence, spiritual development and social excellence, permeates throughout. Leaders have the highest expectations for their pupils. They ensure that pupils receive a high-quality education. Staff meet the needs of all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), exceptionally well. Staff welcome pupils warmly into school each morning. Relationships between adults and pupils are positive and respectful. Pupils behave very well in lessons and around school. They exhibit the school's values of kindness, love and respect consistently. Pupils feel safe here. They know who to talk to if they have a concern. Poor behaviour and bullying are never tolerated. Pupils are highly focused in lessons and are keen to participate. They learn well because teaching is very effective. Teachers are highly knowledgeable. Pupils enjoy their lessons and are successful in many subjects. Pupils welcome opportunities to extend their experiences beyond the academic curriculum. The vast majority participate in the wide range of extra-curricular activities the school provides.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
91 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
632 pupils on roll, with places for 620
Schools near Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulet High School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.0 |
| Abbot Beyne School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.4 |
| Mercia Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 32.6 |
| Paget High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.5 |
| The Pingle Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 39.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Samuel Gray
- Phone
- 01283749450
- Address
- Bluestone Lane, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9SD
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 146235
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.