- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
68 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 332
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Schools in SR2
A postcode district in Sunderland
- Postcode district
- 26 schools and nurseries
In short: SR2 is a postcode district in Sunderland with 12 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2612 primary · 10 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All SR2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SR2
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SR2
12 in SR2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
71 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1195%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 472
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 451
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
Top Secondary Schools in SR2
10 in SR2, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
176 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 1,057
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Sunderland, SR2 7JN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
252 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 1,297
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
237 first choices, 238 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,398
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
Nurseries in SR2
7 in SR2, highest Ofsted grade first
B2B Plus Project
Sunderland, SR2 0RY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids 1st Ashbrooke
Sunderland, SR2 7BX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Banana Moon Sunderland
Sunderland, SR2 7SU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SR2
4 in SR2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
176 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 1,057
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Sunderland, SR2 7JN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
252 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 1,297
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
237 first choices, 238 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,398
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
Special Schools in SR2
2 in SR2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ashbrooke School
Sr2 7ja · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 126
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Barbara Priestman Academy
Sunderland, SR2 7QN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.6%
- Pupils
- 189
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.9
Private Schools in SR2
3 in SR2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ashbrooke School
Sr2 7ja · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 126
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Hopespring Sunderland
Sr2 9ha · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 24
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Argyle House School
Sunderland, SR2 7LA · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1646.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 197
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SR2, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good18
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SR2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SR2 has 26 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SR2
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SR2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SR2?
SR2 has 26 schools, including 12 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SR2?
The highest-ranked schools in SR2 on Eduscope are St Paul's CofE Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland, St Aidan's Catholic Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SR2?
There are 3 independent schools in SR2. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in SR2 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SR2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in SR2 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.