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The Sutton School and Specialist College
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- Dudley DY1 2DU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress with tailored interventions for gaps in learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect and tolerance, promoting a positive environment.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and are supported to achieve goals.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour across school is calm and purposeful.
Qualifications and Training: Staff training is rigorous to meet pupils' changing needs.
Current Educational Practices: New schemes of work have been introduced and staff are skilled.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong relationships enhance student learning and behavior.
Qualifications and Training: Qualified staff expertly deliver phonics lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Staff address misconceptions quickly, but more consistency needed.
Strengths and Challenges: Well-trained staff support content pupils; some areas need defined knowledge steps.
Opportunities for Involvement: Workshops and home visits for parent support.
Communication: Clear communication about progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Positive responses from Parent View questionnaire indicate satisfaction.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents involved in planning pupils’ ambitions.
Communication: Staff know pupils and families well.
Parent Satisfaction: School held in high regard by parents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Introduction of an enriched curriculum has enhanced life skills.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders create ambitious curriculum; adapt for complex needs.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Driven improvements; refined subjects for SEND.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Behavior strategies are in place but need consistent application.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with effective procedures.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Support systems for mental health and well-being in place.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Calm environment with effective support quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High regard by local authority; effective safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Enrichment activities support good progress.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Curriculum includes academic and life skills balance.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils gain practical skills through vocational programmes.
Extracurricular Offerings: Access to clubs, sports tournaments, volunteering.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities for career advice and vocational learning.
Career Counselling Services: Vocational subjects offered for skill development.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils access GCSE subjects at local high school.
Career Counselling Services: Various opportunities for careers advice and work experience.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff understand and cater to diverse needs effectively.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Curriculum supports pupils with SEND; refined subject areas.
Subjects Offered: Broad range of GCSE and vocational subjects.
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About Us
The Sutton School and Specialist College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 191 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 9-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.7 | 2.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 88 |
| Proficient Read | - | 95 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 3% | 13% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 26.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 43.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 14.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.14 | 2.5 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 82.44% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 50.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.48% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 24% | 8.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.84% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.72% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.87 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 32.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 49.36% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 15.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.79% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.75% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.23 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 86.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 36 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 81.72% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 89% | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 7.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.4% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 43.71% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.82% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.75% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.14% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.25 | 2.68 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 91.04% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 30 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 50.48% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 33% | 13.17% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.87% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.54% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.22 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 36 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 89% | 47.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.68% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.78% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 75.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 38 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 63.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 84% | 43.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.84% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 16% | 3.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Sutton School and Specialist College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1