The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
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
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 353
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 31.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Westgate (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Villiers Street South, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 2AH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hudson Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hudson Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hudson Road Primary School?
Hudson Road Primary School currently has 353 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hudson Road Primary School take?
Hudson Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hudson Road Primary School?
Hudson Road Primary School is in Sunderland, SR1 2AH, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hudson Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hudson Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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