The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hylton Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 9AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAcademy 360
All-through · 375m away
Christ's College
All-through · Grammar · 625m away
North View School
Special school · 633m away
South Hylton Primary Academy
Primary · 635m away
Highfield Community Primary School
Primary · 877m away
Highfield Academy
Primary · 877m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · 1.2km away
Education and Services for People with Autism
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Sunderland, SR4 9AA, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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