The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 470
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Miss Claire McKinney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarbara Priestman School
Special school · 322m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · 322m away
Barbara Priestman Academy
Academy · 322m away
City of Sunderland College
16 plus · 535m away
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 875m away
Thornhill Park School
Independent · 921m away
Ashbrooke School
Independent · 1.2km away
Springwell Dene School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Richard Avenue Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Richard Avenue Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Richard Avenue Primary School?
Richard Avenue Primary School currently has 470 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richard Avenue Primary School take?
Richard Avenue Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Richard Avenue Primary School?
Richard Avenue Primary School is in Sunderland, SR4 7LQ, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richard Avenue Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Richard Avenue Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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