Is East Herrington Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 23rd of 80 primary schools in Sunderland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are East Herrington Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 81% of pupils at East Herrington Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at East Herrington Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at East Herrington Primary Academy 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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East Herrington Primary Academy

Balmoral Terrace, East Herrington, Sunderland, SR3 3PR

Local ranking23rd of 80 primary schools in Sunderland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

480

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 81.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 84.0%
Writing (Expected): 89.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 62

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 471
Boys: 237 (50%)
Girls: 239 (50%)
Capacity: 480 (99% full)
SEND: 18.3%
FSM Eligible: 17.9%
EAL: 0.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 15.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,069/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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

White British: 94.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
White Other: 0.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.4%
White Traveller: 0.2%

94.0%

White British

1.9%

Mixed White & Asian

1.1%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01915634243

ehpa@balmorallearningtrust.co.uk

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Balmoral Terrace

Sunderland, North East

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Administrative

URN: 138331
UKPRN: 10037611
Establishment No.: 2091
Trust: TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST

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