Quarrydale Academy vs Sutton Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Quarrydale Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,265 students
Sutton Community Academy
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
796 students
| Measure | Quarrydale Academy Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands | Sutton Community Academy Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #262 of 329 | #277 of 329 |
| National rank | #3222 of 4,090 | #3380 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,265 | 796 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,265 | 796 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 46.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.6 | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.1% | 37.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.1% | 48.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.32 | 3.03 |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | 26.4 |
| town | Sutton-in-Ashfield | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.quarrydale.notts.sch.uk/ | www.suttonacademy.attrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Quarrydale Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.3 vs 22.1).
- •Quarrydale Academy is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 796.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Quarrydale Academy better than Sutton Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Quarrydale Academy ranks higher (24.3 vs 22.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Quarrydale Academy and Sutton Community Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sutton-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Quarrydale Academy: 1,265. Sutton Community Academy: 796. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Quarrydale Academy and Sutton Community Academy rank in East Midlands?
Quarrydale Academy is 262nd of 329 and Sutton Community Academy is 277th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).