The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England 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
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp 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)
110
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 316
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 13.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Quinn-Briton (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
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRyhope Infant School Academy
Primary · 649m away
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Primary · 2.1km away
New Silksworth Academy Infant
Primary · 2.1km away
New Silksworth Academy Junior
Primary · 2.1km away
Hill View Infant Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Hopespring Sunderland
Independent · 2.4km away
Mill Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School currently has 316 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's CofE Primary School take?
St Paul's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School is in Sunderland, SR2 0LW, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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