What is the best primary school in Sunderland?

On our composite score, Bernard Gilpin Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Sunderland, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Sunderland?

There are 80 primary schools in Sunderland with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Sunderland ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Sunderland?

Applications for Reception places in Sunderland starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Sunderland

Compare 80 top-rated primary schools in Sunderland, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Bernard Gilpin Primary School.

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The best primary schools in Sunderland

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Bernard Gilpin Primary School

Barnwell Academy

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Rickleton Primary School

Fatfield Academy

Hudson Road Primary School

St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington

St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy

Dubmire Primary

St Paul's CofE Primary School

Highfield Academy

Valley Road Academy

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Silver Birch Primary School

South Hylton Primary Academy

Castletown Primary School

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland

East Herrington Primary Academy

East Rainton Primary School

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