Sutton School

Special
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Scotts Green Close, Russells Hall Estate, Dudley, DY1 2DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Sutton School is a special school in Dudley for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 September 2013, report published 15 October 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

31 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score1.7

1.7, 44.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.18

0.18, 3.91 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

194 pupils on roll, with places for 194

Eligible for free school meals52.1%

52.1%, 25.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.6%

4.6%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sutton School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Wenlock School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 9.0
Pens Meadow School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
Woodsetton School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
The Brier School	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published
Compass Community School Victoria Park	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Foundation special school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr Ian Curnow
Phone: 01384958400
Website: sutton.dudley.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Scotts Green Close, Russells Hall Estate, Dudley, DY1 2DU
Local authority: Dudley
URN: 103877

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.