South Hylton Primary Academy
89%
Capacity
266
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About South Hylton Primary Academy
South Hylton Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 266 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated South Hylton Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christopher Mitchinson, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7306th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 73 in Sunderland.
South Hylton Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 30 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at South Hylton Primary Academy include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Book Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, South Hylton Primary Academy 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 | Union Street, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 0LS |
| Headteacher | Christopher Mitchinson |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 266 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.1% |
| School Capacity | 266 / 300 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7306th of 13,686
Nationally
390th of 677
In North East
52nd of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
61%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
43
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (72% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Union Street, Sunderland
Sunderland, SR4 0LS
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