Biddick Primary School

About Biddick Primary School

Biddick Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit just above the Sunderland local authority average, with 68% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 67%. That places it 35th out of 81 primary schools in the borough, a solid mid-table position. The school’s ranking score of 68 puts it in the top 50% nationally, and within the North East region it sits at the 259th spot out of 677 primary schools. While it doesn’t challenge the top-tier performers like St Leonard’s Catholic Primary or St Mary’s Catholic Primary, it’s a dependable, above-average option for families in Sunderland who want results that reliably beat the local norm.

Digging into the detail, Biddick’s reading and maths average scores are 107 and 106 respectively, both above the national benchmark of 100. The proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 8%, while 20% hit the higher standard in maths and 30% in reading. Writing is a relative weakness at the higher level, with just 13% achieving that tier. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in November 2024, confirmed that standards are maintained, with a Good rating across all categories including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The previous graded inspection in 2019 also awarded Good overall, so the school has held a consistent Good rating for at least two inspection cycles.

Biddick is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 66 applications for 37 places, with all 30 first-preference applicants offered a spot. The school has a nursery provision and caters for children aged 3 to 11. Facilities include a Forest School, sensory room, library, music rooms, art studios and a sports hall. SEND support covers specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent View responses from 66 families are overwhelmingly positive: 100% would recommend the school, 89% strongly agree their child is happy, and 86% strongly agree their child feels safe. However, 17% of parents disagree that SEND children get the support they need, which is worth noting for families with specific needs. This is a well-regarded local primary that delivers solid academic outcomes and a broad range of clubs and sports, making it a strong fit for families who want a Good-rated school with a clear track record.

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