Sutton Grammar School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 June 2022

Pupils, including those in the sixth form, thrive at Sutton Grammar School. Pupils are enthusiastic learners who work hard and achieve well. Staff are very ambitious for their pupils and expect them to do well. Pupils are happy and safe. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the education their children receive. Pupils are very proud to attend this diverse and welcoming school. Pupils embrace difference and celebrate the rights and opinions of others. They leave the school as well-rounded, independent and ambitious young adults. In lessons, pupils have positive attitudes to their studies and they behave exceptionally well. They are respectful of their teachers and one another. Outside of lessons, pupils enjoy each other's company, interacting with maturity and good humour. Bullying is rare and pupils say that leaders quickly respond to any concerns raised. Leaders have ensured that pupils have access to an impressive range of extra- curricular opportunities. Participation is very important to the school, and pupils in all year groups are eager to take on leadership roles. They take pride in serving their community.

What the school should improve

• Leaders' approach to assessment is not fully understood by teachers or pupils. Consequently, sometimes teachers do not understand how well pupils are learning the intended curriculum. Leaders must ensure that the use of assessment and feedback is consistent, understood and strengthens learning.
• CEIAG is mainly focused on science, technology and mathematics-based career routes. This means that pupils do not get equal opportunity to explore the full range of careers open to them. Leaders should strengthen the provision for all pupils, including meeting the requirements of the Baker Clause.

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