The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.2
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 58 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 778
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 32.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
- Head
- Mrs Julie Normanton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAcademy 360
All-through · 484m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · 546m away
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 625m away
Sandhill View School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Sandhill View Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Highfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Highfield Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
The Link School
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Christ's College a selective school?
No. Christ's College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Christ's College's Ofsted rating?
Christ's College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ's College?
Christ's College currently has 778 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ's College take?
Christ's College caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Christ's College?
Christ's College is in Sunderland, SR4 8PG, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ's College have a sixth form?
No, Christ's College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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