- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 350
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
Schools in SR6
A postcode district in Sunderland
- Postcode district
- 13 schools and nurseries
In short: SR6 is a postcode district in Sunderland with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries139 primary · 2 secondary · 2 nurseries
Top-rated
All SR6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SR6
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 SR6
9 in SR6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
70 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 484
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sunderland, SR6 9QU · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 33 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 303
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.5
Top Secondary Schools in SR6
2 in SR6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
241 first choices, 201 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 1,204
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
131 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 810
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
Nurseries in SR6
2 in SR6, highest Ofsted grade first
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Cleadon
Sunderland, SR6 7PG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Playology Beach School Souter Lighthouse
Sunderland, SR6 7NH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SR6
2 in SR6, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
241 first choices, 201 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 1,204
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
131 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 810
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SR6, 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
- Good9
- Not graded yet2
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in SR6 sit in 2 council areas. 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 SR6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SR6 has 13 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 SR6
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 SR6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SR6?
SR6 has 13 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SR6?
The highest-ranked schools in SR6 on Eduscope are Fulwell Junior School, Cleadon Church of England Academy, Whitburn Church of England 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 do I choose the right school in SR6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in SR6 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.