The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
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
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
16% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 360
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 39.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- IRIS LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebekah Bowman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Corporation Road, Hendon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 8PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthmoor Academy
Secondary · 732m away
Ashbrooke School
Independent · 845m away
Hopespring Sunderland
Independent · 1.2km away
Hill View Junior Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Argyle House School
Independent · 1.4km away
Thornhill Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Valley Road Academy?
Valley Road Academy currently has 360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Valley Road Academy take?
Valley Road Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Valley Road Academy?
Valley Road Academy is in Sunderland, SR2 8PL, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Valley Road Academy have a sixth form?
No, Valley Road Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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