Best Schools in Sunderland
172 schools in Sunderland
Key Facts
- Sunderland is home to 172 schools, with 95.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 90.9% of secondary schools achieving the same rating.
- Primary schools in Sunderland outperform the national average, with 66.8% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Sunderland have a Progress 8 score of -0.18, an Attainment 8 score of 45.53, and 45.6% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, compared to national averages.
- Sunderland's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.35, with 32.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and £7,790 spent per pupil, highlighting varied demographics and workforce data.
Top Nurseries in Sunderland
54 nurseries in Sunderland
Top Primary Schools in Sunderland
101 primary schools in Sunderland
Argyle House School
Sunderland, SR2 7LA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils197
P/T Ratio–
ES
Endeavour SR
Sunderland, SR1 1QH
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
P/T Ratio–
Columbia Grange School
Washington, NE38 7NY
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.2%
Pupils140
P/T Ratio8.1
HW
Harry Watts Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sunderland, SR5 5JA
Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected0%
Absence8.5%
Pupils187
P/T Ratio6.7
Top Secondary Schools in Sunderland
18 secondary schools in Sunderland
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Ofsted
Good
Sunderland, SR2 7JN
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.09
Attainment 854.2
Eng+Maths84%
Pupils1,297
Castle View Enterprise Academy
Ofsted
Good
Sunderland, SR5 3DX
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.18
Attainment 842.8
Eng+Maths64%
Pupils993
Biddick Academy
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE38 8AL
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.25
Attainment 843.9
Eng+Maths65%
Pupils1,002
CC
Christ's College
Ofsted
Good
Sunderland, SR4 8PG
All-through · Ages 4–18
Progress 8-0.68
Attainment 839.9
KS2 Expected51%
Pupils796
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Sunderland
1 sixth form colleges in Sunderland
Top Independent Schools in Sunderland
6 independent schools in Sunderland
Argyle House School
Sunderland, SR2 7LA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils197
P/T Ratio–
ES
Endeavour SR
Sunderland, SR1 1QH
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
P/T Ratio–
Hopespring Sunderland
SR2 9HA
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils24
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunderland has 172 schools, including 101 primary schools, 18 secondary schools, 54 nurseries, 6 independent schools, 3 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 96% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 65% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.29 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,170 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.