- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
137 first choices, 88 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 710
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.4
Schools in SM1
A postcode district in Sutton
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: SM1 is a postcode district in Sutton with 8 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries258 primary · 5 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All SM1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SM1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SM1
8 in SM1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
80 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 656
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 359
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
Top Secondary Schools in SM1
5 in SM1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
128 first choices, 160 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1682.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 1,061
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
455 first choices, 332 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,977
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Nurseries in SM1
13 in SM1, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Horizons Sutton Day Nursery and Preschool
Sutton, SM1 2SQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Magdalen Nursery Sutton
Sutton, SM1 2SS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
St Albans Pre-School
Sutton, SM1 2HD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SM1
3 in SM1, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
128 first choices, 160 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1682.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 1,061
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
455 first choices, 332 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,977
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Sutton High School GDST
Sm1 2ax · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 878
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in SM1
2 in SM1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Orchard Hill College
Sutton, SM1 1DA · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 99
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Grove Road School
Sutton, SM1 1BT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 27
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in SM1
3 in SM1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Grove Road School
Sutton, SM1 1BT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 27
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Homefield Preparatory School
Sm1 2te · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 224
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Sutton High School GDST
Sm1 2ax · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 878
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SM1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good14
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SM1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SM1 has 25 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SM1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SM1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SM1?
SM1 has 25 schools, including 8 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SM1?
The highest-ranked schools in SM1 on Eduscope are Manor Park Primary Academy, Sutton Grammar School, Greenshaw High School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SM1?
There are 3 independent schools in SM1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in SM1 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SM1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in SM1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.