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Red House Academy

Sunderland, SR5 5LNSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Red House Academy

Red House Academy, a mixed secondary school in Sunderland for pupils aged 11 to 16, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, its most recent inspection grade. The school’s strongest academic metric is its Attainment 8 score of 69.2, which measures average achievement across eight key GCSE subjects. This figure sits well above the national average of around 46.5, indicating that pupils at Red House Academy are securing notably high grades compared with their peers across England. The school also reports a Basics 9-4 pass rate of 97.5 per cent, meaning nearly all pupils achieved a standard pass in both English and maths. A slightly lower Basics 9-5 rate of 85 per cent still reflects strong performance at the higher grade threshold. The English Baccalaureate average point score stands at 6.37, and 57.5 per cent of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects, with 55 per cent achieving the 9-4 threshold and 52.5 per cent reaching 9-5.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRutherglen Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 5LN
HeadteacherLee Tumelty
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils445
School Capacity445 / 535 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Facilities

10
Astro TurfArt StudiosTheatreSwimming PoolSports HallTennis CourtsDining HallICT SuiteSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

Martial ArtsFootballRugbyCross CountryGymnasticsHockeyNetballRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubArt ClubCodingEco ClubBook ClubModel United NationsChessDebateOrchestra

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

SEND Support

SEN Pupil Breakdown

0

With EHC Plan

95

SEN Support

21.3% of pupils receive SEN support

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Red House Academy

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