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Sutton School
Goodgraded 15/05/2024Ages 11–16189 pupils
Sutton School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Dudley. The school has around 189 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/05/2024, Sutton School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Dudley can view Sutton School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Dudley (DY1 2DU), Sutton School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 15/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 81.7
England avg 45.1 · was 0.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1.6
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
England avg 45% · was 0% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
England avg 65% · was 2% in 2023/24
EBacc entry0%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score0.18
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake52.1%
Free school meals52.1%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language4.6%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.8%
Attendance91.8%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher7.2
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence24.0%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dudley
All schools in Dudley →Pegasus AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.0 miWoodside Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.6 miJesson's Church of England Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.6 miCherry Tree Learning CentreGood · 0.5 miRussells Hall Primary School0.5 miMilking Bank Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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