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Sunnyside Academy

Middlesbrough, TS8 0RJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
31%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#13,212
of 13,686 nationally

About Sunnyside Academy

Sunnyside Academy in Middlesbrough is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, currently home to 272 children against a capacity of 350. That leaves around 78 spare places, but the school is actually oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 60 applications for just 30 reception places — a ratio of two applicants per spot. Of those, 29 put it as their first preference, and 28 received offers. The school serves a community with significant economic need: 44.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of roughly 23% and a strong indicator of the local demographic. The headteacher is Julie Sutton. There is nursery provision on site, and the school has no religious character. This is a school that clearly holds strong appeal for local families despite not being full to the brim, suggesting its reputation or location drives demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressManor Farm Way, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 0RJ
HeadteacherJulie Sutton
Local AuthorityMiddlesbrough
Number of Pupils272
Free School Meals (FSM)44.1%
School Capacity272 / 350 (78% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumLibraryMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingDanceNetballCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: sunnyside.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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