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Red House Academy
Rutherglen Road, Red House Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5LN, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.5 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
445
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score of 44.8 places it in the top 56% of schools nationwide. Parent satisfaction is high, with 89% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, only 41% of students enter for the EBacc, which may suggest limited focus on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 41% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
School keeps me informed
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
Black African9.9%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.0%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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54.92917, -1.42125 · SR5 5LN
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN135878
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Red House Academy rated by Ofsted?
Red House Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2020.
Is Red House Academy a good school?
Red House Academy scores 59.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Red House Academy?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Red House Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Red House Academy in GCSEs?
Red House Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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