The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 471
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 1.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gary Scott (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Boldon Lane, Cleadon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakleigh Gardens School
Special school · 826m away
Epinay Business and Enterprise School
Special school · 1.0km away
Forest View Primary
Primary · 1.5km away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary · 1.5km away
Temple Park Infants' School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Monkwearmouth Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Harton Technology College
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cleadon Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cleadon Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cleadon Church of England Academy?
Cleadon Church of England Academy currently has 471 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cleadon Church of England Academy take?
Cleadon Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cleadon Church of England Academy?
Cleadon Church of England Academy is in Sunderland, SR6 7RP, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cleadon Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Cleadon Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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