Ofsted: Good

Sutton School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Ian Curnow

location_onDudley, DY1 2DU

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

184

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Attainment 8

1.7

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GCSE Rank

#25 in Dudley

#4,485 of 4,663 nationally

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Sutton School is a Foundation special school school in Dudley, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Sutton School is a foundation special school in Dudley, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 189 pupils on roll, of whom 54% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.7, placing the school #25 in Dudley and #4,485 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

1.7

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.18

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.06

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.14

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.87

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

2.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.23

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

2.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.25

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.22

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 May 2024

Inspection Report

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14 January 2020

Inspection Report

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12 September 2018

Inspection Report

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24 September 2013

Inspection Report

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15 February 2011

Inspection Report

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02 February 2010

Inspection Report

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06 May 2008

Inspection Report

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22 November 2007

Inspection Report

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15 March 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-09-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-09-24

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-02-15

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 189 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	189	0	0.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	190	2	1.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	192	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	191	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	189	0	0.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	184	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	184	0	0.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	183	0	0.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	183	1	0.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	183	0	0.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	184	0	0.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	181	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	181	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	179	2	1.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	179	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	179	3	1.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	173	25	14.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	157	4	2.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	156	2	1.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	158	10	6.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	156	8	5.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	156	25	16.0%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	154	23	14.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	145	18	12.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	138	21	15.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	136	12	8.8%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 84 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 49 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 17 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree76%

agree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree71%

agree19%

strongly disagree10%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree48%

agree19%

strongly disagree10%

not applicable24%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree81%

agree5%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree76%

agree10%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree81%

agree10%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree76%

agree14%

disagree10%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree81%

agree14%

strongly disagree5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree24%

strongly disagree5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree71%

agree19%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

Sutton School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover