The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 50% 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
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 49.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- EXTOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Robins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Silksworth Academy Infant
Primary · Very close
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Primary · Very close
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Secondary · 698m away
Mill Hill Primary School
Primary · 975m away
Hill View Infant Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Farringdon Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Portland College
Special school · 1.8km away
Portland Academy
Academy · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is New Silksworth Academy Junior's Ofsted rating?
New Silksworth Academy Junior was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Silksworth Academy Junior?
New Silksworth Academy Junior currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Silksworth Academy Junior take?
New Silksworth Academy Junior caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is New Silksworth Academy Junior?
New Silksworth Academy Junior is in Sunderland, SR3 1AS, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Silksworth Academy Junior have a sixth form?
No, New Silksworth Academy Junior does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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