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Schools in Sutton in Ashfield

A town in Nottinghamshire

  • Town
  • 21 schools and nurseries
  • 4,975 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Sutton in Ashfield at a glance

Behind England on primary inspections

How Sutton in Ashfield's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries219 primary · 2 secondary · 9 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better80%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1153%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths29%Attainment 8 39.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary32%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Sutton in Ashfield

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.

All Sutton in Ashfield primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Sutton in Ashfield

9 mainstream schools in Sutton in Ashfield, best first

Forest Glade Primary School

Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4FL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

39 first choices, 36 offers made

Met the standard at 1193%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
234
Pupils per teacher
21.6
View school Forest Glade Primary School
See all 10 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Sutton in Ashfield

2 mainstream schools in Sutton in Ashfield, best first

Quarrydale Academy

Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2DU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 5 areas

Results below the England average.

195 first choices, 196 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.3

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
1,265
Pupils per teacher
16.5
View school Quarrydale Academy

Sutton Community Academy

Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1EE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

114 first choices, 118 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.1

England 46.2

Days missed
8.2%
Pupils
796
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school Sutton Community Academy
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Sutton in Ashfield

9 in Sutton in Ashfield, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 9 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Sutton in Ashfield

1 in Sutton in Ashfield, by the school's Eduscope score

Quarrydale Academy

Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2DU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 5 areas

Results below the England average.

195 first choices, 196 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.3

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
1,265
Pupils per teacher
16.5
View school Quarrydale Academy

Special Schools in Sutton in Ashfield

1 in Sutton in Ashfield. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Westbourne School

Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2EL · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
85
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Westbourne School

Private Schools in Sutton in Ashfield

1 in Sutton in Ashfield. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Westbourne School

Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2EL · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
85
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Westbourne School
The map

Every school in Sutton in Ashfield, 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.

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Croft Primary School, Requires improvement in 2 areasPriestsic Primary and Nursery School, GoodDalestorth Primary and Nursery School, GoodQuarrydale Academy, Requires improvement in 5 areasSutton Community Academy, Needs attention in 1 areaSt Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaLeamington Primary and Nursery Academy, GoodMapplewells Primary and Nursery School, Outstanding in every areaHillocks Primary Academy, Requires improvementWestbourne School, GoodForest Glade Primary School, GoodBrierley Forest Primary and Nursery School, Urgent improvement in 1 areaCherubs Sutton In Ashfield, GoodThe Learning Tree Nursery, GoodPaper Moon Day Nursery, GoodSutton Centre Under Fives, GoodSara Atkinsons Day Nursery, GoodBusy Bunnies Ashfield, GoodLittle Millers Day Nursery and Out of School Club, GoodLearning Tree Nursery, GoodThe Lindens Nursery School
  • Good13
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet7
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 Sutton in Ashfield school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Sutton in Ashfield's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Sutton in Ashfield vs England

How good are Sutton in Ashfield's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Sutton in Ashfield

Sutton in AshfieldEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    80%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    53%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    29%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    32%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

83%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Sutton in Ashfield in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
53% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%35%50%2018201920222023202420252026
29% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Sutton in Ashfield has 21 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

32% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Sutton in Ashfield's state schools each January.

Up 1% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Sutton in Ashfield32%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Sutton in Ashfield

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How many schools are in Sutton in Ashfield?

Sutton in Ashfield has 21 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Sutton in Ashfield?

The highest-ranked schools in Sutton in Ashfield on Eduscope are Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School, Forest Glade Primary School, Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy. 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.

What percentage of schools in Sutton in Ashfield are rated Good or Outstanding?

83% of inspected schools in Sutton in Ashfield hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Sutton in Ashfield perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Sutton in Ashfield, 53% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Sutton in Ashfield?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Sutton in Ashfield is 19.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Sutton in Ashfield schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Sutton in Ashfield is 18.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Sutton in Ashfield?

There are 4,975 pupils enrolled across schools in Sutton in Ashfield, with 2,914 in primary and 2,061 in secondary. 35.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Sutton in Ashfield?

There is 1 independent school in Sutton in Ashfield, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Sutton in Ashfield?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in Sutton in Ashfield 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.

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