Cleadon Church of England Academy
100%
Capacity
471
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Cleadon Church of England Academy
Cleadon Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 471 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 473 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cleadon Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gary Scott, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 321st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 37 in South Tyneside.
Cleadon Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 151 applications for 59 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 74 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cleadon Church of England Academy include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Football, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, Cleadon Church of England Academy is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Boldon Lane, Sunderland, South Tyneside, SR6 7RP |
| Headteacher | Gary Scott |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 471 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.4% |
| School Capacity | 471 / 473 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
321st of 13,686
Nationally
18th of 677
In North East
2nd of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
151
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
74 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Boldon Lane, Sunderland
South Tyneside, SR6 7RP
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