Nutgrove Methodist Primary School vs The Sutton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
St Helens · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
The Sutton Academy
St Helens · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,441 students
| Measure | Nutgrove Methodist Primary School St Helens, North West | The Sutton Academy St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1111 of 2,286 | #327 of 536 |
| National rank | #8821 of 15,697 | #2801 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 194 | 1,441 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 1,441 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.3 |
| town | St Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.nutgroveprimary.co.uk | www.thesuttonacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nutgrove Methodist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 33.0).
- •The Sutton Academy is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 194.
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 Nutgrove Methodist Primary School better than The Sutton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Nutgrove Methodist Primary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 33.0 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 Nutgrove Methodist Primary School and The Sutton Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School: 194. The Sutton Academy: 1,441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nutgrove Methodist Primary School and The Sutton Academy rank in North West?
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School is 1111th of 2,286 and The Sutton Academy is 327th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).