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Sutton School
Scotts Green Close, Russells Hall Estate, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2DU, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.9 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
189
Capacity
194
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this Dudley school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. However, the GCSE results indicate challenges, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and an Attainment 8 score of 1.7. Parents may want to consider these academic outcomes when evaluating options for their children.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 1.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.0%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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52.50502, -2.10493 · DY1 2DU
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN103877
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.sutton.dudley.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sutton School rated by Ofsted?
Sutton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2013.
Is Sutton School a good school?
Sutton School scores 29.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sutton School in GCSEs?
Sutton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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