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Northern Saints Church of England Academy
Rotherham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5QL, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.2 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
455
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary academy demonstrates solid academic achievement, with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's above-average performance, although only 11% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11 in Sunderland.
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Last inspected: 27 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.3%
Black African4.4%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other1.1%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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54.92401, -1.43001 · SR5 5QL
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN149524
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.nsprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Saints Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Northern Saints Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 January 2015.
Is Northern Saints Church of England Academy a good school?
Northern Saints Church of England Academy scores 59.2/100 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.
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