The Sutton Academy Catchment Area
The Sutton Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in St Helens, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1451 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,451
Pupils
1,550
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Sutton Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Sutton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with St. Helens. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by St. Helens before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find St. Helens catchment area documents →The Sutton Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Elton Head Road, St Helens, WA9 5AU
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 38.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136141
Other Secondary Schools in St Helens
If The Sutton Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in St Helens are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Sutton Academy
Is The Sutton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Sutton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1550 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Sutton Academy? ▾
Admission to The Sutton Academy is managed by St. Helens. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Sutton Academy cover? ▾
The Sutton Academy is a secondary school in St Helens, St. Helens, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Sutton Academy? ▾
The Sutton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.