Holley Park Academy
95%
Capacity
224
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Holley Park Academy
Holley Park Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holley Park Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Curtis, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10604th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 70th out of 73 in Sunderland.
Holley Park Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 32 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Holley Park Academy include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Football, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Holley Park 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Ayton Road, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 0LR |
| Headteacher | Lisa Curtis |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.8% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 236 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10604th of 13,686
Nationally
548th of 677
In North East
70th of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
50%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed32
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ayton Road, Washington
Sunderland, NE38 0LR
Journey to School
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