Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Sutton Academy

Elton Head Road, St Helens, WA9 5AU
Part of: THE SUTTON ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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The Sutton Academy
St Helens, WA9 5AU
1,451 Pupils
1,550 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
38.80% FSM %
724 Boys
727 Girls
About The Sutton Academy

The Sutton Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in St. Helens, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,451 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,550. Current headteacher: Paul Willerton.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with St. Helens or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority St. Helens
Region North West
Administrative District St. Helens
Parliamentary Constituency St Helens South and Whiston
Ward Bold & Lea Green
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2010
UKPRN 10030494
URN 136141
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Gordon Pennington Chair of Local Governing Body 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Willerton Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 N/A
Victoria Atherton Local Governor 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Joanne Davies Local Governor 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nick Gribben Local Governor 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Julie Heap Local Governor 05/11/2024 13/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Kearney Local Governor 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Powell Local Governor 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lyn Robinson Local Governor 11/03/2025 04/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Wardell Local Governor 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Eaves Primary School
0.75 km • St Helens
Other
Sherdley Primary School
0.82 km • St Helens
Other
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
1.14 km • St Helens
Other
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
1.24 km • St Helens
Other
Ash Meadow School
1.25 km •
Other
Willow Tree Primary School
1.29 km • St Helens
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sutton Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in St Helens, St. Helens.
The Sutton Academy has 1,451 pupils, with a capacity of 1,550.
The Sutton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Sutton Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at The Sutton Academy is Mr Paul Willerton.
The Sutton Academy is at Elton Head Road, St Helens, WA9 5AU, in the St. Helens local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Sutton Academy: Has a sixth form.
The Sutton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Paul Willerton
Elton Head Road, St Helens, WA9 5AU
01744678859
www.thesuttonacademy.org.uk/
Location
WA9 5AU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136141
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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