New Silksworth Academy Junior
74%
Capacity
208
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About New Silksworth Academy Junior
New Silksworth Academy Junior is a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11, located in the Sunderland local authority. Among the 73 primary schools in the area, it ranks 37th, placing it in the top half locally and within the top 50 nationally for its key stage 2 expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The school sits in a competitive landscape: the three highest-ranked peers in the LA are St Leonard's Catholic Primary School in Silksworth, St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Sunderland, and Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy, the latter being the nearest Outstanding-rated school just two kilometres away. With 208 pupils on roll against a capacity of 280, the school is not oversubscribed, and nearly half of its students (49.5%) are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the socioeconomic context of the area.
In its most recent graded inspection in 2019, Ofsted rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. An ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed the school remains Good. At key stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the LA average of 67%. However, only 7% achieved the higher standard in all three subjects. In individual subjects, 77% met the expected standard in reading, 83% in writing, and 82% in maths. Average scaled scores were 104 in reading and 105 in maths. Progress measures were not reported, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds compared with pupils nationally. The school does not have a sixth form or nursery provision.
Facilities include a library, playing fields, sports hall, dining hall, gymnasium, outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports on offer include rounders, swimming, football, dance and netball, while clubs range from coding and science to choir, art, film and gardening. The school provides for a wide range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a practical choice for families in Sunderland seeking a well-resourced, inclusive primary with a strong focus on core academic standards, particularly those who value a broad extracurricular offer and SEND support within a single-site junior school.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Blind Lane, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR3 1AS |
| Headteacher | Emma Robins |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.5% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 280 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5507th of 13,686
Nationally
291st of 677
In North East
37th of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
67%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British90.9%
- Mixed3.4%
- Asian1.5%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
7
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Silksworth Academy Junior
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Contact Information
Blind Lane, Sunderland
Sunderland, SR3 1AS
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