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24 state primary schools within 2 miles and 18 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of SR3, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near SR3

24 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of SR3, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Thorney Close Primary School

    State primary · Sunderland · 0.63 miles

    74of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.63 miles

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.7 of 20 points

      0.63 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. New Silksworth Academy Infant

    State primary · Sunderland · 0.72 miles

    74of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) (2024) · 0.72 miles

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2024: School remains Good (Improving). Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.8 of 20 points

      0.72 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Farringdon Academy

    State primary · Sunderland · 0.34 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.34 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.6 of 20 points

      0.34 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Plains Farm Academy

    State primary · Sunderland · 0.88 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.88 miles · results: top 48% in England

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points

      Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.2 of 20 points

      0.88 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy

    State primary · Church of England · Sunderland · 0.89 miles

    65of 100

    Results: top 1% in England · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 0.89 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters20 of 20 points

      Top 1% of 14,817 state schools in England: 97% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.1 of 20 points

      0.89 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 45 of 62. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Sunderland · 1.9 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 8% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters18.6 of 20 points

      Top 8% of 14,817 state schools in England: 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.5 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Mill Hill Primary School

    State primary · Sunderland · 0.84 miles

    62of 100

    Results: top 14% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · 0.84 miles

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points

      Top 14% of 14,817 state schools in England: 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.6 of 20 points

      0.84 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 52 of 66. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Christ's College

    State all-through · Sunderland · 1.6 miles

    61of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.4 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 15.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Hasting Hill Academy

    State primary · Sunderland · 0.75 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.75 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points

      Better than 27% of 14,817 state schools in England: 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.5 of 20 points

      0.75 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 6.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Sunderland · 0.78 miles

    59of 100

    Results: top 6% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.78 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters19 of 20 points

      Top 6% of 14,817 state schools in England: 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.2 of 20 points

      0.78 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 26 of 27. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near SR3

18 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of SR3, ranked by what matters to you. 2 more were left out by your filters.

  1. St Aidan's Catholic Academy

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Boys · Sunderland · 1.6 miles

    70of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · results: top 23% in England · 1.6 miles

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters15.6 of 20 points

      Top 23% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.37 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.4 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 173 of 176. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 10.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Farringdon Community Academy

    State secondary · Sunderland · 0.46 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.46 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.04 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, June 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.2 of 20 points

      0.46 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 141.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Castle View Enterprise Academy

    State secondary · Sunderland · 3.1 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters7.3 of 20 points

      Better than 36% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.18 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.5 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 3.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Red House Academy

    State secondary · Sunderland · 3.7 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · results: top 41% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters11.9 of 20 points

      Top 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.14 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.3 of 20 points

      3.7 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 130.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Hetton Academy

    State secondary · Houghton le Spring · 4.4 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.18 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.5 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 123.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Sandhill View Academy

    State secondary · Sunderland · 0.93 miles

    61of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.93 miles · results: better than 43% of schools in England

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters8.7 of 20 points

      Better than 43% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.08 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, November 2025: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.3 of 20 points

      0.93 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 26.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Thornhill Academy

    State secondary · Sunderland · 1.8 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.8 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters4 of 20 points

      Better than 20% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.40 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.9 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 12.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 74.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Academy 360

    State all-through · Sunderland · 1.8 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.8 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters0 of 20 points

      Better than 0% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -1.31 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.9 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 94.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 17.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Seaham High School

    State secondary · Seaham · 3.3 miles

    59of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters3.6 of 20 points

      Better than 18% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.43 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.9 of 20 points

      3.3 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 23.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Southmoor Academy

    State secondary · Sunderland · 1.9 miles

    55of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 1.9 miles · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters5.7 of 20 points

      Better than 28% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.28 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.3 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of SR3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 222 of 237. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 2.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

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