Sutton School
| Type | Special School / Foundation special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Scotts Green Close Russells Hall Estate Dudley West Midlands DY1 2DU |
| Phone | 01384818670 |
| Reference Number | 103877 |
Sutton School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection. The leadership team has effectively implemented improvements to adapt the curriculum to better meet the needs of its pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful, fostering a positive learning environment where pupils feel settled and engaged in their education. The range of academic and vocational qualifications offered is commendable, and students have ample opportunities for extracurricular involvement, enhancing their overall educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 189 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.25%
Girls: 31.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 52.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 28 | 16 | 44 |
| 8 | 30 | 9 | 39 |
| 9 | 23 | 14 | 37 |
| 10 | 25 | 13 | 38 |
| 11 | 23 | 8 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| African | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 14 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and are happy at school.
- Strong focus on preparing pupils for future independence.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum to support diverse learning needs.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective early reading and communication support.
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities and vocational learning options.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clearly defined small steps of knowledge and skills.
- Inconsistent implementation of communication support for pupils with complex needs.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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