Shiney Row Primary School

About Shiney Row Primary School

Shiney Row Primary School sits well above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 76% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Sunderland average of 67%. That nine-point gap places the school comfortably in the top quarter of all primary schools in the local authority, ranking 15th out of 73. The school also outperforms the LA norm in individual subjects: 84% hit the expected standard in reading, 80% in maths and 76% in writing. At the higher standard, maths stands out with 32% of pupils achieving it, while reading and writing trail at 16% and 8% respectively. Only 4% of pupils reached the higher standard across all three subjects, which suggests that while the school is strong at getting most children to the expected level, stretching the highest achievers remains a work in progress.

The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2012 rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership and management. An ungraded inspection in June 2022 confirmed that the school remains Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2010, when it was judged to Require Improvement across the board. The 2022 inspection did not publish sub-category grades, so it is not possible to see how individual areas like behaviour or early years have developed since the 2012 report. In terms of academic progress, the data does not include Progress 8 or value-added scores for reading, writing or maths, so parents will need to rely on the attainment figures and the Ofsted judgement to gauge how well the school supports children from different starting points.

Shiney Row is a three-form entry primary with a nursery, and it was slightly oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 33 applications for 32 places, with 24 first-preference offers made. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage: 47.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Facilities are strong for a primary of this size, including a sports hall, music rooms, a sensory room and a chapel. SEND provision is broad, covering autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, and physical disabilities. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Barnwell Academy, just 0.7 km away, which may be a consideration for families who prioritise that top grade. For parents looking for a solid, Good-rated primary with strong core results and a wide range of clubs including coding, eco club and chess, Shiney Row is a practical choice.

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