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Hasting Hill Academy

Sunderland, SR3 4LYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#6,774
of 13,686 nationally

About Hasting Hill Academy

Hasting Hill Academy, a state primary in Sunderland, hits the local authority average for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, with both the school and the LA average sitting at 67%. That places it squarely in the middle of the pack locally, ranked 47th out of 81 primary schools in Sunderland. Where it does stand out is in its intake: 62.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, making its solid results all the more notable. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023 rated it Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — a clean sweep that matches its previous Good rating from 2014. This consistency suggests a stable, well-led school that delivers reliably for its community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTilbury Road, Bexhill Academy, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR3 4LY
HeadteacherRuth Walton
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils230
Free School Meals (FSM)62.9%
School Capacity230 / 350 (66% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundLibrarySensory RoomForest SchoolMusic RoomsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hasting Hill Academy

Hasting Hill Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.