The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 49.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mr David Walton-Jonas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
April 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Springwell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8NW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Broadway Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Broadway Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broadway Junior School?
Broadway Junior School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broadway Junior School take?
Broadway Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broadway Junior School?
Broadway Junior School is in Sunderland, SR4 8NW, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broadway Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Broadway Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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