Redby Academy, Sunderland

In its own words: "Queen Victoria was on the throne, Mafeking was under siege, the nineteenth century was coming to a close and it was a cold, windy Friday. Such was the day, 1st December 1899, when Redby opened its doors for the very first time. Famous dignitaries turned up that day. In attendance were members of the local School Board including Messrs."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of all pupils, staff and Governors I wish to welcome you to Redby Academy. Redby is a mainstream primary school offering provision to children from 3 - 11 years."

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Redby Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 78% in Sunderland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 80% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Redby Academy as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Redby Academy are St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 87% reading, 84% maths); Grange Park Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 68% reading, 65% maths); Dame Dorothy Primary School (0.6 miles); and Fulwell Junior School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 86% maths).

Redby Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Redby Academy is one of 5 schools run by Tyne Coast Academy Trust, an academy trust.

12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 27 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 8 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Redby Academy provides for pupils with autism.

Redby Academy had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 440 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fulwell Road-Sutherland Street (n-bound), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 240 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Sunderland (148), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Redby Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.