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Academy 360
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BA, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.0 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
872
Capacity
1,170
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid overall performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 2% nationally. However, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is below the national average, indicating room for improvement in foundational skills. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but the school faces challenges in higher standard KS2 outcomes and EBacc entry rates.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2022Quality 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. | 31.7 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 61% | 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.5%
Black African1.6%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.89754, -1.44285 · SR4 9BA
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN145477
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Academy 360 rated by Ofsted?
Academy 360 was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2022.
Is Academy 360 a good school?
Academy 360 scores 15.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Academy 360 in GCSEs?
Academy 360 achieved an Attainment 8 score of 31.7. 34% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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