Welcome to The Sutton Academy

Here at The Sutton Academy, our aim is to ensure that every Sixth Form student leaves us with a range of skills, interests and academic achievements which will form the basis of a happy and fulfilled life in the future. The support we provide allows you to focus your attention on academic success and explore the most appropriate path in life for you.Life for a Sixth Form student at our Academy is both enjoyable and stimulating. The atmosphere is more relaxed and informal, as are the relationships with subject staff. The emphasis is on self motivated, independent learning, developing new skills, and taking greater responsibility for your own work.These are all qualities that you will find essential for university study and your future career. We have an extensive support structure providing guidance and encouragement for students when they need it most, on everything from managing your workload to completing university applications. As part of our small community you will develop confidence and the value of self-belief in the pursuit of success.We look forward to welcoming you to The Sutton Academy Sixth Form, where every student is provided with a unique opportunity to flourish.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,451 Total

No. of Boys

724 (49.9%)

No. of Girls

727 (50.1%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

17.1%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.0%

A*/A grades

2.6%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

78%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:35%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:32%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:10%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

29%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

7%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:75%
England:63%

Further education

School:6%
England:4%

Employment

School:33%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:15%
England:26%


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Admissions Process

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Applications

Conditional Offers

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 6, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Jan 5, 2026

Conditional Offers

Jan 31, 2026

Application Deadline


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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As a Further Education provider, we aim for all of our students to leave us with the best possible qualifications to support them in their future career. However, we also know how important it is for young people to leave us with a range of skills and experiences to prepare them for the world of work or further study. As such, we have an extensive programme of career support, enrichment and personal development skills to help you stand out from the crowd when applying for university, apprenticeships or employment!

Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Employability Courses
Mock Interviews
Work Experience
Team Building
Clubs and Societies

About School

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed