The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 42% 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 323
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 42.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Hoare (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Well Street, Millfield, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 6JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarnes Infant Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Highfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Highfield Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Richard Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Argyle House School
Independent · 1.5km away
Consilium Evolve
Academy · 1.5km away
Thornhill Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Diamond Hall Junior Academy?
Diamond Hall Junior Academy currently has 323 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Diamond Hall Junior Academy take?
Diamond Hall Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Diamond Hall Junior Academy?
Diamond Hall Junior Academy is in Sunderland, SR4 6JF, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Diamond Hall Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Diamond Hall Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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