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Richard Avenue Primary School

Sunderland, SR4 7LQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
59 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#9,120
of 13,686 nationally

About Richard Avenue Primary School

Richard Avenue Primary School is a popular choice among Sunderland families, with 78 applications for 59 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.32. All 59 first-preference applicants received offers, which suggests that for those who list it first, the school is a realistic option. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage in the data, but the level of demand indicates a solid local reputation. Headteacher Claire McKinney leads a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and the school also offers nursery provision. With 470 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, it is operating above its official number, which is a practical detail for parents to weigh when considering their chances of a place.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHurstwood Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 7LQ
HeadteacherClaire McKinney
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils470
Free School Meals (FSM)19.9%
School Capacity470 / 420 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteGymnasiumSports HallForest SchoolDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsFootballNetballCross CountryDanceTennisGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubChessScience ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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