FAQs

Q. What is an Academy?

A. An Academy is a state-maintained but independently run school which has the help of outside sponsors.

Q. How successful are academies?

A. A report published in 2007 showed that GCSE results are improving in academies compared with the schools they replaced, and improving more quickly than in any other type of school. The results are even more impressive when pupils’ personal circumstances and prior attainment are taken into account. For the 36 academies that replaced underperforming schools, the proportion of pupils gaining five or more GCSEs at A* to C almost doubled, from 22 per cent in 2001 to 43.7 per cent in 2007.

Q. Who are the Sutton Academy’s sponsors?

A. The Academy’s sponsors are: • St Helens College • Edge Hill University

Q. What are The Sutton Academy’s specialism?

A. The Academy’s main specialism is Science. Additionally the Academy has several focus areas including of health, life sciences, sports sciences and sport. Enterprise will also be embedded throughout the curriculum.

Q. How do I apply to The Sutton Academy?

A. Each year the Academy takes XXX year 7 students. The Academy has agreed to follow the coordinated admission arrangements determined by XXX Local Authority.