Is Richard Avenue Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 21 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 36th of 80 primary schools in Sunderland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Richard Avenue Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Richard Avenue Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Richard Avenue Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Richard Avenue Primary School 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).

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Richard Avenue Primary School

Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, SR4 7LQ

Local ranking36th of 80 primary schools in Sunderland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 September 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 69.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 74.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 470
Boys: 223 (50%)
Girls: 222 (50%)
Capacity: 420 (106% full)
SEND: 18.7%
FSM Eligible: 20.2%
EAL: 50.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.8%
SEN Support: 17.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 23.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,230/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Bangladeshi: 38.8%
Black African: 19.0%
White British: 17.7%
Asian Pakistani: 6.8%
Asian Other: 4.3%
Other: 4.0%
Asian Indian: 3.6%
Mixed Other: 3.0%

38.8%

Asian Bangladeshi

19.0%

Black African

17.7%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01915007990

contact@richardavenue.co.uk

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Hurstwood Road

Sunderland, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108819
UKPRN: 10068928
Establishment No.: 2159

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