St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
95%
Capacity
199
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dionne Dunn, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 30th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 73 in Sunderland.
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 31 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Tunstall Village Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR3 2BB |
| Headteacher | Dionne Dunn |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.6% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
30th of 13,686
Nationally
1st of 677
In North East
1st of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
27%
Higher Standard
'22/23
91%
'23/24
100%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tunstall Village Road, Sunderland
Sunderland, SR3 2BB
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