Castle View Enterprise Academy
Sunderland, SR5 3DX · Sunderland · secondary school
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11th of 18 secondary schools in Sunderland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 413 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.1 · 30 | 30% | 0.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.18 · 36 | 25% | 0.91 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.1 · 34 | 10% | 0.34 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castle View Enterprise Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.18 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Cricket Academy, Football Academy, and Dance And Performance Academy.
Getting in
The published school roll is 993 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to join the sports or arts academies? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the negative Progress 8 score?
What Ofsted said about Castle View Enterprise Academy
Overview
Castle View Enterprise Academy is described as a school built on "positive relationships and high expectations," where pupils are "proud of their school" and feel safe. The inspection found that leaders have successfully improved the quality of education through an ambitious curriculum, while maintaining strong behaviour and personal development outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "personalised pastoral care" within an inclusive environment, with bullying being "rare" and dealt with "swiftly and effectively."
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and disabilities, who receive support as rigorous as that of their peers.
- Personal development is a strength, offering a "wide range of opportunities" such as cadets, sports, and a 'pathways programme' that develops character through teamwork.
- Staff are "highly motivated" due to targeted professional development and support for workload and well-being.
- A "high-quality careers programme" provides pupils with close links to local businesses and clear information on further education pathways.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must fully embed curriculum implementation across all subjects, as inconsistent checks on understanding have left some pupils with "gaps in their knowledge and understanding."
- Subject-specific reading support and wider strategies to foster a "culture of reading for pleasure" are not yet well embedded, with many pupils not reading widely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowledgeable about identifying harm and leaders working closely with external agencies to ensure families receive necessary support.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.8 |
| 2024/25 | 41.9 |
| 2025/26 | 43.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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