Pupils achieve well at Sutton School. Pupils are happy and excited to talk about their experiences here. Ambitious leaders focus on preparing pupils to be future citizens within the town of Dudley. Pupils embody the school motto ‘safe, happy, learning – towards independence’. The school is highly ambitious for what pupils can achieve. Pupils have many opportunities to share their goals and ambitions with staff. All staff know pupils and their families very well. As a result, staff carefully plan alongside pupils and their parents and carers how to achieve pupils’ ambitions for their future. These achievements include a range of academic and vocational qualifications and other accreditations. In addition, staff teach pupils skills to help them with their independence. Relationships between staff and pupils are highly respectful. Pupils and staff speak to each other with warmth and kindness. The school takes time to gather important information about each pupil before they join the school. Pupils’ transition into school is strong. This means that staff understand pupils’ needs early on. This helps pupils feel welcome and well understood. Consequently, pupils are settled and content from the very start. Pupils have a range of wider opportunities. This includes the well-known ‘Sutton Productions’ where pupils lead theatrical shows at the local civic hall.