Town End Academy, Sunderland
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Town End Academy is a welcoming school where children thrive academically and socially. Staff have high expectations and know every child well, providing warm support that helps pupils feel valued and confident. The school prioritises reading and early foundation skills while offering a broad, ambitious curriculum that prepares children well for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Warm relationships between staff and pupils create a calm, purposeful learning environment where children feel safe and confident
- Strong focus on reading and phonics with consistent progress in national phonics tests
- Well-designed broad curriculum that builds knowledge and vocabulary, with good teaching of foundational skills in early years
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and inclusive practices that help all learners access learning
- High expectations for behaviour and attendance, with pupils showing excellent engagement and responsibility for their own conduct
Areas for Improvement
- In mathematics, staff do not always use assessment precisely enough to identify and extend learning for more able pupils who understand content quickly
- Some subjects, particularly mathematics, could benefit from more precise checking of knowledge to help pupils develop deeper understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture and staff knowledge of pupil concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening club, book club, sporting activities, anti-bullying ambassador roles, school council, reading with younger pupils, trust's Childhood Pledge experiences, breakfast club
Town End Academy is a friendly and happy primary school where pupils feel safe and loved. The school has maintained its good standards and made effective improvements, particularly in phonics teaching and curriculum design.
At a Glance
48.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 65%. Maths has remained stable at around 73%. Writing has remained stable at around 73%.
Class Sizes
20.4
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
25.7
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
218 pupils
210 capacity
8 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sunderland
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sunderland
Admissions Demand - Sunderland
Places available
3,460
Applications
2,785
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Sunderland (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.56869%
Overall absence
9.7561%
Persistent absence
164
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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