Hill View Junior Academy
Sunderland, SR2 9HE · Sunderland · primary school
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15th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.4/10 against 4,058 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hill View Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 451 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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
With 29 places currently spare, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the curriculum support pupils who reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Hill View Junior Academy
Overview
Hill View Junior Academy is described as a "vibrant and happy place to learn" where pupils achieve well and are "well prepared for their next steps in education." The inspection confirms that the school has "taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection," continuing its trajectory of high-quality provision.
Strengths
- Pupils have "strong, positive relationships with staff" and contribute to a "warm, inclusive culture."
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils" with "carefully sequenced" learning that helps them "know and remember more."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are taught the "same ambitious curriculum as their peers" and receive necessary support.
- The personal development curriculum is "comprehensive and responsive," helping pupils become "more resilient."
- Staff workload and well-being are supported, with leaders engaging positively with staff.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must "check pupils’ understanding consistently well" before moving on, as some pupils lack a "secure understanding" of prior learning.
- Strategies to support disadvantaged pupils are at an "earlier stage of implementation," so the school must ensure these actions have a "desired impact" on progress over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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