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Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.5 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
778
Capacity
860
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.2 places it in the top 64% nationally, although only 43% of students reached grade 5 or higher in these core subjects. While the school shows a decent level of parent satisfaction, the percentage of students meeting higher standards at KS2 is relatively low at just 8%.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality 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. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 43% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.9%
Black African16.5%
Mixed Other2.8%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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54.89592, -1.43654 · SR4 8PG
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN138567
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.christscollege.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Christ's College rated by Ofsted?
Christ's College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Christ's College a good school?
Christ's College scores 54.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Christ's College in GCSEs?
Christ's College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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