The Sutton Academy
Academy sponsor ledSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
Elton Head Road, St Helens, WA9 5AU
Principal · Ms Lynsey Gobin
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Key facts
Pupils1,441Capacity 1,550
OfstedReport cardInspected 16 June 2026
TrustThe Challenge Academy Trust
Free school meals39.1%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 16 June 2026.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Sixth formExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through St. Helens council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in St. HelensNearby schools for the same ages
- Rainhill High School1.4 mi
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy1.7 mi
- Launchpad Centre2.1 mi
- Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy2.3 mi
- St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy2.4 mi