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Sunderland, Sunderland · ranked for your family, with the reasons

26 state primary schools within 2 miles and 23 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of SR5, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near SR5

26 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of SR5, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Bexhill Academy

    State primary · Sunderland · 1.3 miles

    77of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 16% in England

    How it scored 77
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% 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, June 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.7 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of SR5, 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 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% 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 little6.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Northern Saints Church of England Academy

    State primary · Church of England · Sunderland · 0.21 miles

    75of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.21 miles · results: top 39% in England

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% 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 report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.9 of 20 points

      0.21 miles from the middle of SR5, 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 little6.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 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 little8.2 of 10 points

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

    The school's page
  3. Castletown Primary School

    State primary · Sunderland · 0.99 miles

    74of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 20% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% 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

    • Distancematters10.1 of 20 points

      0.99 miles from the middle of SR5, 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 little7.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Highfield Academy

    State primary · Sunderland · 1.3 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 10% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters18.2 of 20 points

      Top 10% of 14,817 state schools in England: 82% 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 October 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.6 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of SR5, 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 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 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 little5.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Sunderland · 0.33 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.33 miles · results: top 39% in England

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% 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 February 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.7 of 20 points

      0.33 miles from the middle of SR5, 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 little3.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

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

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Sunderland · 1.8 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 16% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% 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 May 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.9 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of SR5, 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 little5.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% 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 little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Diamond Hall Infant Academy

    State primary · Sunderland · 1.3 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · classes of 20 on average

    How it scored 68
    • 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, March 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.4 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of SR5, 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 little5.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.4 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 little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Willow Wood Community Primary School

    State primary · Sunderland · 0.31 miles

    68of 100

    0.31 miles · results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% 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, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.9 of 20 points

      0.31 miles from the middle of SR5, 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: 28 of 38. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 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 little7.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Seaburn Dene Primary School

    State primary · Sunderland · 1.8 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 12% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters17.8 of 20 points

      Top 12% of 14,817 state schools in England: 80% 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

    • Distancematters2.1 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of SR5, 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 little7.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.5% 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 little4.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Redby Academy

    State primary · Sunderland · 1.8 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 34% in England

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% 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 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.5 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of SR5, 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 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 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 little9.5 of 10 points

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

    The school's page

State secondary schools near SR5

23 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of SR5, ranked by what matters to you. 2 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Red House Academy

    State secondary · Sunderland · 0.42 miles

    77of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.42 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020)

    How it scored 77
    • 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

    • Distancematters18.3 of 20 points

      0.42 miles from the middle of SR5, 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
  2. Castle View Enterprise Academy

    State secondary · Sunderland · 0.94 miles

    74of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.94 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 74
    • 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

    • Distancematters16.2 of 20 points

      0.94 miles from the middle of SR5, 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
  3. St Aidan's Catholic Academy

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Boys · Sunderland · 2.5 miles

    66of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · results: top 23% in England · 2.6 miles

    How it scored 66
    • 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

    • Distancematters9.8 of 20 points

      2.6 miles from the middle of SR5, 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
  4. Monkwearmouth Academy

    State secondary · Sunderland · 1.8 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.8 miles

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points

      Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.21 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.9 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of SR5, 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 10.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 31.9 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 little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Academy 360

    State all-through · Sunderland · 1.9 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.9 miles

    How it scored 59
    • 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

    • Distancematters12.3 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of SR5, 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
  6. Thornhill Academy

    State secondary · Sunderland · 2.2 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 2.2 miles

    How it scored 58
    • 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

    • Distancematters11.1 of 20 points

      2.2 miles from the middle of SR5, 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
  7. Sandhill View Academy

    State secondary · Sunderland · 2.5 miles

    55of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.5 miles · results: better than 43% of schools in England

    How it scored 55
    • 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

    • Distancematters10.1 of 20 points

      2.5 miles from the middle of SR5, 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
  8. Farringdon Community Academy

    State secondary · Sunderland · 3.5 miles

    54of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 54
    • 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

    • Distancematters6 of 20 points

      3.5 miles from the middle of SR5, 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
  9. St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Girls · Sunderland · 2.1 miles

    54of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · 2.1 miles · results: top 44% in England

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters11.3 of 20 points

      Top 44% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.09 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.7 of 20 points

      2.1 miles from the middle of SR5, 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: 198 of 252. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 8.3 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 little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Boldon School

    State secondary · Boldon Colliery · 2.0 miles

    51of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.1 miles · classes of 19 on average

    How it scored 51
    • Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points

      Better than 11% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.59 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.8 of 20 points

      2.1 miles from the middle of SR5, 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 12.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 40.2 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 19.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

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