Gillas Lane Primary Academy

About Gillas Lane Primary Academy

Gillas Lane Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 143 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 150 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Gillas Lane Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kay Straughan, it falls under Sunderland local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8442nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 73 in Sunderland.

Gillas Lane Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 18 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Gillas Lane Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Chess, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 64.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Gillas Lane Primary 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.

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