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30 nearest schools to SR5 5AU
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland 178 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Red House Academy 432 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School 122 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Northern Saints Church of England Academy 423 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Southwick Community Primary School 345 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Harry Watts Academy 187 pupils | Free schools special | 5–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| Grange Park Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland 247 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy 314 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy 320 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Beacon of Light School | Free schools alternative provision | 13–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy 993 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Castletown Primary School 347 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Fulwell Infant School Academy 354 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Highfield Academy 443 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Redby Academy 259 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland 203 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School 303 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Monkwearmouth Academy 810 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| East Boldon Infants' School 163 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Seaburn Dene Primary School 218 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge 128 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 11–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| North View Academy 71 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Hylton Castle Primary School 229 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School 76 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| East Boldon Junior School 235 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Bexhill Academy 360 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.7 mi |
| Fulwell Junior School 350 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.7 mi |
| Town End Academy 218 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.