Sandhill View Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Address | Grindon Lane, SR3 4EN |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | 1915949992 |
| URN | 141986 |
School Census
| Total | 733 |
| Girls/Boys | 353/380 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.2%/51.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 361 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 20.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/09/2021 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/09/2021 | Good |
| 14/03/2018 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 28/09/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/03/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 16.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.29 |
| Progress 8 | -0.08 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 42% |
| Entering EBacc | 26% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.92 |
| Progress 8 | -0.73 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.52 |
| Progress 8 | -0.48 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 205 |
| As first preference | 141 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 187 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 190 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 155 |
| As first preference | 113 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 117 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 240 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 231 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 136 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 237 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 224 |
| As first preference | 124 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 224 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Grindon Lane, , SR4 8HP
Thorney Close Primary School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Torquay Road, , SR3 4BB
Broadway Junior School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Springwell Road, , SR4 8NW