Sandhill View Academy, Sunderland
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Sandhill View Academy excels at supporting all pupils, particularly the most vulnerable, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and safe. The school offers extensive enrichment activities and a strong personal development programme that helps pupils build confidence and resilience. Teachers are consistent and caring, and the school works closely with families and external agencies to ensure each child gets the tailored support they need to thrive.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional inclusion approach with consistent 'Everyone, everywhere, every time' system that reduces barriers to learning
- Strong personal development programme with rich enrichment opportunities including Duke of Edinburgh's award and leadership roles
- Excellent mental health support with pupils knowing how to access help and advice
- Calm, happy environment where pupils feel safe and cared for
- Comprehensive careers programme including work experience and employer engagement
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance remains below national average with uneven improvement trends, though innovative strategies like 'Fantastic Friday' are beginning to help
- Reading and speaking skills development across the curriculum is still being embedded and full impact not yet realised
- Achievement not yet consistent across all subjects, though improving in previously lower-performing areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, resulting in pupils feeling safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's award, school council, anti-bullying ambassadors, drama clubs, enrichment clubs appealing to various interests, work experience, careers fairs, outdoor learning
Sandhill View Academy is a school that prioritises inclusion and wellbeing, with leaders creating an environment where all pupils, particularly the most vulnerable, feel safe and supported. The school has strong systems in place for personal development and is making marked improvements in academic achievement.
At a Glance
54.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
31
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
743 pupils
750 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sunderland
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sunderland
Admissions Demand - Sunderland
Places available
3,354
Applications
2,859
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Secondary admissions across Sunderland (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.78972%
Overall absence
29.71286%
Persistent absence
801
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Sandhill View Academy
Sunningdale School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Thorney Close Primary School
Broadway Junior School
Hasting Hill Academy
Grindon Infant School
Farringdon Academy
Plains Farm Academy
Barnes Junior School
Barnes Infant Academy
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