- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
62 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1197%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 333
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Schools in SR3
A postcode district in Sunderland
- Postcode district
- 22 schools and nurseries
In short: SR3 is a postcode district in Sunderland with 13 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2213 primary · 5 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All SR3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SR3
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 SR3
13 in SR3, best first
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Sunderland, SR3 2BB · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
27 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
66 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 434
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
Top Secondary Schools in SR3
5 in SR3, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
202 first choices, 207 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.6%
- Pupils
- 712
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results below the England average.
133 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.8%
- Pupils
- 743
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
Nurseries in SR3
6 in SR3, highest Ofsted grade first
Mill Hill Childcare
Sunderland, SR3 2PJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Mill Hill Nursery School
Sunderland, SR3 2PJ · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 169
- Pupils per teacher
- 43.2
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Doxford
Sunderland, SR3 3UY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SR3
1 in SR3, by the school's Eduscope score
Portland Academy
Sunderland, SR3 2NQ · 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
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
Special Schools in SR3
3 in SR3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Sunningdale School
Sunderland, SR3 2PP · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 153
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
Portland Academy
Sunderland, SR3 2NQ · 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
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
Thornhill Park School
Sunderland, SR3 1SS · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 69
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in SR3
1 in SR3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Thornhill Park School
Sunderland, SR3 1SS · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 69
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SR3, 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
- Good13
- Not graded yet6
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 SR3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SR3 has 22 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 SR3
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 SR3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SR3?
SR3 has 22 schools, including 13 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 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 SR3?
The highest-ranked schools in SR3 on Eduscope are Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy, St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth, Mill Hill Primary School. 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 SR3?
There is 1 independent school in SR3, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in SR3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 22 schools in SR3 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.