- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
36 first choices, 38 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 360
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
Schools in SR5
A postcode district in Sunderland
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: SR5 is a postcode district in Sunderland with 11 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2711 primary · 5 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All SR5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SR5
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 SR5
11 in SR5, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
61 first choices, 68 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 423
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
Sunderland, SR5 4JW · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
25 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1154%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Top Secondary Schools in SR5
5 in SR5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
60 first choices, 62 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 432
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
190 first choices, 196 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 993
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.9
Nurseries in SR5
11 in SR5, highest Ofsted grade first
Castle Kindergarten
Sunderland, SR5 3QH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Apple Blossom Day Nursery
Sunderland, SR5 3XJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Fulwell
Sunderland, SR5 1NW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SR5
1 in SR5, by the school's Eduscope score
Trinity Academy New Bridge
Sunderland, SR5 3NF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 49.4%
- Pupils
- 128
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.1
Special Schools in SR5
3 in SR5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Harry Watts Academy
Sunderland, SR5 5JA · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 187
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
Education and Services for People with Autism
Sunderland, SR5 3RL · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Trinity Academy New Bridge
Sunderland, SR5 3NF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 49.4%
- Pupils
- 128
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.1
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SR5, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good17
- Not graded yet7
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 SR5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SR5 has 27 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 SR5
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 SR5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SR5?
SR5 has 27 schools, including 11 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 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 SR5?
The highest-ranked schools in SR5 on Eduscope are Bexhill Academy, Northern Saints Church of England Academy, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland. 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 do I choose the right school in SR5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in SR5 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.