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Council: Sunderland

Sandhill View Academy

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR3 4EN

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Seaburn Dene Primary School

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR6 8LG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Seaburn Dene, no dream is too big and no dreamer is too small. Children at our school are encouraged to aim high and know that to achieve something extraordinary, your mindset needs to match your aspirations: through hard work and determination, anything is possible.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

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Quality of education: Good

Shiney Row Primary School

Houghton le Spring, Sunderland - DH4 4QP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Some of our children from Years 4, 5 and 6 had a fantastic time today working alongside PC Hall and PC Crosby from Northumbria Police as part of the Back on Track Programme.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

South Hylton Primary Academy

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR4 0LS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The safeguarding of our children is extremely important to us and with the support of our caring and nurturing staff, our children feel safe, happy and know that they are listened to.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Southmoor Academy

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR2 7TF

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are a large and successful 11-18 academy with a strong sense of community, aspiration and achievement. This is reflected in our motto ‘Aspire, Achieve, Enjoy’. Southmoor is one of the city’s highest performing non – faith academies and the lead sponsor within a Multi Academy Trust.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Southwick Community Primary School

Southwick, Sunderland - SR5 2JX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Here at Southwick Primary we continue to support the mental health of everyone in school . We know children cannot access learning for many reasons and arm the children with many tools to recognise how they are feeling and what they can do to get themselves ready for learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Springwell Village Primary School

Gateshead, Sunderland - NE9 7RX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our vision is to create a safe and inclusive school community where children are happy, successful and the best that they can be.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR2 7HJ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“In April 2013, the school converted to an Academy. With over 1,000 students, St Aidan’s is now a larger than average-size establishment serving Sunderland boys, of all faiths and none, who are willing to uphold the special ethos of the Academy.”

SecondaryBoysEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR4 9AA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St Anne’s is a catholic school living out the gospel values in order to ensure that our school is a safe and happy place for everyone.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR2 7JN

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“St. Anthony’s is a Catholic school where we seek to follow the mission of Christ to ‘go and make disciples of all nations.’ Our Mercy ethos permeates every element of our school community, and we continue to be inspired and take pride in our history and Mercy traditions. As a school we aim to be:”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington

Washington, Sunderland - NE37 2NP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimarySince 2019Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR6 9QU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR4 8HP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“I feel very blessed to be the Head Teacher of such a wonderful school, full of happy, well-behaved children who are a pleasure to teach and a delight to work with.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR5 4JW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St. John Bosco School is a Catholic primary day school for boys and girls of all abilities from 4 to 11 years of age. The school also has Bosco Bears Nursery for children aged 3 to 4 years.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington

Washington, Sunderland - NE38 0HL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR4 6HY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St Joseph’s RC Primary School is a very happy and welcoming community where we place Jesus at the heart of all our learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

Washington, Sunderland - NE38 7HU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR3 2BB

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“On behalf of the children, staff and governors, I would like to welcome you to St. Leonard’s Catholic Primary School.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Sunderland, Sunderland - SR2 7QN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a warm, friendly school where the staff and Governors work together to provide a caring and safe environment in which children thrive. We encourage the children to be independent, responsible and enthusiastic learners.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton

Houghton le Spring, Sunderland - DH5 8NF

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good