Sutton School is a not applicable school in Dudley, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a foundation special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Sutton School currently has around 189 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.3% boys and 31.7% girls. Around 52.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 83% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Scotts Green Close, Dudley, DY1 2DU |
| Website: | http://www.sutton.dudley.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01384958400 |
| School Type: | Foundation special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Dudley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Curnow |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103877 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 194 |
| Number of Pupils: | 189 |
| Number of Boys: | 129 |
| Number of Girls: | 60 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.00% | 155 |
| Pakistani | 4.20% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 6 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 3 |
| African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesson's Church of England Primary School School Street , DY1 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA) School Street , DY1 2AQ | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Hall Maths and Computing College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | - not rated | 58 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 58 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Gilbert Claughton School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle High School and Visual Arts College St James's Road , DY1 3JE | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton School Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 950 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson House School 292 Stourbridge Road , Holly Hall DY1 2EE | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abberley Street Pupil Referral Unit Abberley Street , DY2 8QY | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.