Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderGirls
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Local AuthoritySunderland
AddressThornhill Terrace, SR2 7JN
URN138054

School Census

Total 1330
Girls/Boys 1330/0
Girls/Boys Ratio 100.0%/0.0%
% pupils where English not first language 15.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 223
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
24/01/2023 Good
07/03/2013 Outstanding
Inspection Date 24/01/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 07/03/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 63.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 79.00%
Entering EBacc 69.30%
EBacc average point score 4.87
Progress 8 0.09
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 75%
Entering EBacc 70%
EBacc average point score 4.71
Progress 8 0.02
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 56.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 63%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.12
Progress 8 -0.13

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications368
As first preference230
As second preference101
As third preference37
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers230
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications401
As first preference259
As second preference116
As third preference26
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers201
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications321
As first preference204
As second preference95
As third preference22
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers201
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications357
As first preference232
As second preference102
As third preference23
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers195
second preference offers14
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications398
As first preference217
As second preference130
As third preference51
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers198
second preference offers10
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications446
As first preference255
As second preference125
As third preference66
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers202
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications397
As first preference232
As second preference113
As third preference52
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers199
second preference offers9
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications387
As first preference229
As second preference104
As third preference54
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers198
second preference offers9
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications342
As first preference174
As second preference115
As third preference53
Total Offers Made187
first preference offers174
second preference offers11
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications337
As first preference202
As second preference86
As third preference49
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers202
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications303
As first preference177
As second preference85
As third preference41
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers174
second preference offers5
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree36%
disagree17%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree41%
disagree5%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree45%
agree38%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree7%
agree13%
disagree4%
strongly disagree4%
don't know7%
not applicable65%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree34%
agree41%
disagree15%
strongly disagree7%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree29%
agree23%
disagree13%
strongly disagree8%
don't know1%
not applicable26%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes18%
no82%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree38%
agree26%
disagree29%
strongly disagree3%
dont know3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree62%
agree23%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree34%
disagree12%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree38%
agree40%
disagree15%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree48%
agree40%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree57%
agree36%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree37%
agree31%
disagree20%
strongly disagree5%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes77%
no23%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin73.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin5.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin5.1%
african ethnic origin3.9%
indian ethnic origin3.7%
pakistani ethnic origin1.7%
chinese ethnic origin1.5%
any other white background ethnic origin1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin73.5%
bangladeshi ethnic origin5.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin5%
indian ethnic origin3.8%
african ethnic origin3.7%
any other white background ethnic origin1.6%
pakistani ethnic origin1.6%
chinese ethnic origin1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%

Nearby Schools

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(0.10 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

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Thornhill Academy

(0.21 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: Thornholme Road, , SR2 7NA

Barbara Priestman Academy

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

(0.40 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Meadowside, , SR2 7QN

Ashbrooke School

(0.46 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 5-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: Ashbrooke Road, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JA

St Aidan's Catholic Academy

(0.48 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-18, Gender: Boys

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Richard Avenue Primary School

(0.53 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

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