New Silksworth Academy Infant
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About New Silksworth Academy Infant
New Silksworth Academy Infant is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated New Silksworth Academy Infant "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Robins, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
New Silksworth Academy Infant is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 30 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 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 New Silksworth Academy Infant include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Cricket, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, New Silksworth Academy Infant 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Blind Lane, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR3 1AS |
| Headteacher | Emma Robins |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.9% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Blind Lane, Sunderland
Sunderland, SR3 1AS
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