Schools in Sunderland
124 open schools and colleges in Sunderland.
AllPrimary schools (81)Secondary schools (18)Special schools (12)Alternative provision and PRUs (3)Independent schools (2)Nursery schools (7)Colleges and sixth forms (1)
| Type | Schools | Previously Outstanding | Good | Below good |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schools | 81 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Secondary schools | 18 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Special schools | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Alternative provision and PRUs | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Independent schools | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nursery schools | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Colleges and sixth forms | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest Ofsted report cards
| School | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbottle Primary AcademyAcademy converter · Houghton le Spring DH4 4EE | 3–11 | 437 | Report card, Jul 2026 |
| Oxclose Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · Washington NE38 0LA | 2–4 | 77 | Report card, Jul 2026 |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, HoughtonAcademy converter · Houghton le Spring DH5 8NF | 4–11 | 193 | Report card, Jul 2026 |
| Fulwell Junior SchoolCommunity school · Sunderland SR6 9EE | 7–11 | 350 | Report card, Jul 2026 |
| Farringdon Community AcademyAcademy converter · Sunderland SR3 3EL | 11–16 | 712 | Report card, Jul 2026 |
| Ryhope Junior SchoolCommunity school · Sunderland SR2 0RT | 7–11 | 158 | Report card, Jul 2026 |
| Barnes Infant AcademyAcademy converter · Sunderland SR4 7QF | 3–7 | 311 | Report card, Jun 2026 |
| Washington AcademyAcademy converter · Washington NE37 2AA | 11–16 | 627 | Report card, Jun 2026 |
| Biddick AcademyAcademy converter · Washington NE38 8AL | 11–16 | 1,002 | Report card, May 2026 |
| Blackfell Primary SchoolCommunity school · Washington NE37 1HA | 3–11 | 142 | Report card, Apr 2026 |
| Northern Saints Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · Sunderland SR5 5QL | 4–11 | 423 | Report card, Mar 2026 |
| Grindon Infant SchoolCommunity school · Sunderland SR4 9QN | 2–7 | 163 | Report card, Mar 2026 |
| John F Kennedy Primary SchoolAcademy converter · Washington NE38 7AR | 3–11 | 412 | Report card, Mar 2026 |
| Hetton Lyons Primary SchoolAcademy converter · Houghton le Spring DH5 0AH | 4–11 | 431 | Report card, Feb 2026 |
| South Hylton Primary AcademyAcademy converter · Sunderland SR4 0LS | 3–11 | 252 | Report card, Jan 2026 |
| Sandhill View AcademyAcademy sponsor led · Sunderland SR3 4EN | 11–16 | 743 | Report card, Jan 2026 |