Schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield
A market town anchoring the Ashfield district in Nottinghamshire, Sutton-in-Ashfield has grown as the region's largest settlement, positioned twelve miles north of Nottingham and two miles from the Derbyshire border. The town's heritage as a medieval market centre shaped centuries of local commerce and community. Today, around 36,000 residents live across the town.
Mapplewells is among the most sought-after pockets for families competing for primary places, while Sutton-in-Ashfield's traditional centre and residential neighbourhoods draw parents comparing school catchments across the district. Skegby and Forest Town extend the residential offer, with East Midlands Railway services connecting to Nottingham in around twenty minutes.
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Area Performance
Sutton-in-Ashfield schools rank in the top 69% of England
Across 12 primary schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 6.52/10, -0.83 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
7% Elite
Distribution across all Sutton-in-Ashfield schools
Sutton-in-Ashfield vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 69%
Across all ranked Sutton-in-Ashfield schools
Primary schools: 12 schools (state + independent)
top 69% of 14,978
top 69% of 14,978
Top 3 Primary Schools
2026
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Top 2 Secondary Schools
2026
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Top 2 Sixth Forms
2026
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Local directory
School profiles in Sutton-in-Ashfield
Browse 15 local profile links across primary schools and secondary schools. Each profile brings together admissions context, performance data, inspection history and school details in one place.
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