The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
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
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 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.
6% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- VISION LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Hayley Sutton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHopespring Sunderland
Independent · Very close
Hill View Infant Academy
Primary · 371m away
Southmoor Academy
Secondary · 470m away
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 863m away
Ashbrooke School
Independent · 936m away
Valley Road Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Barbara Priestman School
Special school · 1.4km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hill View Junior Academy?
Hill View Junior Academy currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hill View Junior Academy take?
Hill View Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hill View Junior Academy?
Hill View Junior Academy is in Sunderland, SR2 9HE, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hill View Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hill View Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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