Richard Avenue Primary School
112%
Capacity
470
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Richard Avenue Primary School
Richard Avenue Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 470 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Richard Avenue Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire McKinney, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9120th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 73 in Sunderland.
Richard Avenue Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 59 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Richard Avenue Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Netball, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Chess, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Richard Avenue Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 7LQ |
| Headteacher | Claire McKinney |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 470 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.9% |
| School Capacity | 470 / 420 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9120th of 13,686
Nationally
478th of 677
In North East
62nd of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
56%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
78
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hurstwood Road, Sunderland
Sunderland, SR4 7LQ
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