Holley Park Academy
Washington, NE38 0LR · Sunderland · primary school
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20th 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 — 7.7/10 against 4,169 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holley Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. 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 (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Sprout Squad, Digital Explorers, Midweek Makers, Make, Bake, Create, and Film Fun, and visit the Palace Green Museum. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Midweek Makers club?
What Ofsted said about Holley Park Academy
Overview
Holley Park Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy, polite and considerate" with "exemplary manners." The school fosters a positive environment where students embody values such as resilience and resourcefulness, achieving well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent relationships with staff" and take pride in their work, greeting visitors warmly.
- The early years provision has "firm foundations," with children developing resilience and using vocabulary independently.
- Phonics teaching is "effective and purposeful," ensuring pupils become "fluent, confident readers."
- Attendance rates for all groups are above the national average, with effective action taken to reduce persistent absence.
- Governors and trustees work diligently in partnership with leaders, ensuring staff feel "very well supported."
Areas to improve
- The school should continue to embed and monitor the recently improved mathematics curriculum to ensure pupils develop "problem solving and reasoning knowledge across the school," as previous provision was limited in these areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils feeling safe and knowing there are "lots of trusted adults" to resolve any problems.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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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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