Red House Academy
Sunderland, SR5 5LN · Sunderland · secondary school
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4th 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 — 8.9/10 against 180 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 62.1 · 84 | 30% | 2.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.14 · 60 | 25% | 1.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.8 · 69 | 10% | 0.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Red House Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.14 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 432 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 in raising their Attainment 8 scores to match the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 outcomes?
What Ofsted said about Red House Academy
Overview
Red House Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a high-quality education that is ‘outcomes focused and child centred’, with pupils achieving well in public examinations. Leaders are described as ‘highly skilled’ and driven by a ‘moral determination’ to ensure all pupils succeed.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and meets pupils’ needs, including those who are disadvantaged, with teachers possessing ‘secure subject knowledge’.
- The school is ‘calm and conducive to learning’, with well-embedded routines resulting in a ‘very orderly’ environment where pupils are ‘happy and proud’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well, with staff having ‘precise information’ about their needs.
- Reading support is effective, helping pupils catch up quickly, while dedicated ‘reading routes’ ensure pupils read widely in key stage 3.
- Leaders prioritise staff workload and well-being, and the school promotes cultural understanding through trips and a comprehensive personal development programme.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ knowledge and understanding consistently to identify and fill gaps, as current checks are ‘inconsistently applied’, leading to unaddressed misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.1 |
| 2024/25 | 44.8 |
| 2025/26 | 49.8 |
| 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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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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