Diamond Hall Junior Academy
Sunderland, SR4 6JF · Sunderland · primary school
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37th of 73 primary schools in Sunderland we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 7.5/10 against 1,547 of them, against 6.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 41% | 2.44 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Diamond Hall Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Animation, Board Games, Crochet, Choir, Dance, and Chess clubs. Sports include dodgeball, netball, football, yoga, badminton, and cricket. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 320 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Diamond Hall Junior Academy
Overview
Diamond Hall Junior Academy continues to be a good school, providing a calm and positive environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and well supported. Leaders have designed a carefully sequenced curriculum that helps pupils secure firm understanding and achieve well, particularly in reading and for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-structured, helping pupils "remember and apply what they have been taught" through daily reflection and revisiting of learning.
- Leaders use local features, such as trips to High Force waterfall and links with industry, to "enhance the curriculum" and broaden pupils’ outlook.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well" due to effective partnership working and adapted curriculum access.
- Reading is a clear priority, with high-quality phonics support and a wide range of texts developing pupils’ interest.
- Staff are "knowledgeable and vigilant" regarding safeguarding, creating a culture where pupils trust adults and feel confident discussing concerns.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum does not provide sufficient opportunity for pupils to improve their oracy, meaning some are not developing the ability to be "articulate, fluent speakers." Leaders should embed targeted oracy activities to better prepare pupils for secondary school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being "relentless in their determination to keeps pupils safe" and staff knowing exactly what actions to take if they have a concern.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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