The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
11% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 321
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Goodwin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Fulwell Road, St Benet's RC Primary School Fulwell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 9QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedby Academy
Primary · Very close
Fulwell Infant School Academy
Primary · 870m away
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Beacon of Light School
Free school · 1.1km away
Monkwearmouth Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · 2.4km away
Willow Wood Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 321 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Sunderland, SR6 9QU, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Benet'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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