The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 20.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Dionne Dunn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Tunstall Village Road, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 2BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Silksworth Academy Infant
Primary · Very close
New Silksworth Academy Junior
Primary · Very close
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Secondary · 614m away
Mill Hill Primary School
Primary · 999m away
Hill View Infant Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Ryhope Infant School Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Farringdon Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Portland College
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth's Ofsted rating?
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth?
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth take?
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth?
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth is in Sunderland, SR3 2BB, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth have a sixth form?
No, St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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