The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 471
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BALMORAL LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Hair (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Balmoral Terrace, East Herrington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFarringdon Community Sports College
Secondary · 710m away
Farringdon Community Academy
Secondary · 717m away
Hasting Hill Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Farringdon Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Thorney Close Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Portland College
Special school · 1.7km away
Portland Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is East Herrington Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
East Herrington Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend East Herrington Primary Academy?
East Herrington Primary Academy currently has 471 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Herrington Primary Academy take?
East Herrington Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Herrington Primary Academy?
East Herrington Primary Academy is in Sunderland, SR3 3PR, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Herrington Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, East Herrington Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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