Compare Quarrydale Academy and Sutton Community Academy

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Quarrydale Academy (Secondary) in Sutton-in-Ashfield; Sutton Community Academy (Secondary) in Sutton-in-Ashfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Quarrydale Academy and Sutton Community Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Sutton Community Academy), published Jun 2022. The lowest is 3 (Quarrydale Academy), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Quarrydale Academy (Jan 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 2,100, typical FSM 40–45%, range 35–40%–45–50%; all within the Academy Transformation Trust trust.

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Attribute	Quarrydale Academy NG17 2DU	Sutton Community Academy NG17 1EE
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Sutton-in-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 2DU	Sutton-in-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 1EE
Latest Ofsted	3 16 Jan 2023	2 15 Jun 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1550	900
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Nottinghamshire (891)	Academy Transformation Trust
Website	www.quarrydale.notts.sch.uk	www.suttonacademy.attrust.org.uk
Telephone	01623554178	01623980055
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Quarrydale Academy

NG17 2DU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 2DU
Ofsted: 3 16 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Nottinghamshire (891)
Website: www.quarrydale.notts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01623554178

Sutton Community Academy

NG17 1EE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 1EE
Ofsted: 2 15 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Academy Transformation Trust
Website: www.suttonacademy.attrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01623980055

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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