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Redby Academy

Sunderland, SR6 9QPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#5,046
of 13,686 nationally

About Redby Academy

Redby Academy is a state primary school in Sunderland that currently educates 270 pupils, well below its capacity of 420. This leaves significant room for growth, and the school’s intake reflects a broadly representative local demographic: 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which sits slightly below the national average for primary schools. Despite the spare capacity, demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 61 applications for just 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.65. All 23 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is popular, families who list it first have a good chance of success. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, serving children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision available. Melanie Wight is the headteacher.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFulwell Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR6 9QP
HeadteacherMelanie Wight
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils270
Free School Meals (FSM)13.5%
School Capacity270 / 420 (64% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Mar 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, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallDining HallSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsDanceGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningEco ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: rdb.tynecoast.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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