Springwell Village Primary School
Gateshead, NE9 7RX · Sunderland · primary school
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33rd 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 the 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Springwell Village Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join jewellery making, arts and crafts, board games, card games, and movie time clubs. Sports include tennis, football, and rounders. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 235. 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 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Springwell Village Primary School
Overview
Springwell Village Primary School is rated ‘Good’ for overall effectiveness, with pupils described as ‘enthusiastic’ and ‘safe and happy’. The school fosters a ‘calm and purposeful’ environment where children demonstrate ‘tolerance and respect’. However, the report identifies that ‘early years provision’ ‘Requires improvement’, noting that the curriculum in this phase is not yet strong enough to ensure children get off to a ‘flying start’.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit ‘positive attitudes to learning’ and ‘strong relationships with their teachers’, striving to meet high expectations.
- The curriculum in subjects such as history, art, and computing is ‘ambitious and well designed’, with teachers effectively revisiting previous content to aid retention.
- A new early reading programme ensures staff ‘teach phonics effectively’, allowing pupils to ‘confidently apply’ their knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’, accessing the full curriculum with ‘precise, focused support’.
- Leaders have implemented personal, social and health education effectively, helping pupils become ‘articulate and confident’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure they ‘regularly check the impact of the new curriculum’ and how effectively it is implemented from Nursery to Year 6, particularly given high staff turnover.
- The early years curriculum requires review so that staff are ‘clear about the important knowledge that they need to teach’ and are adequately supported to deliver it.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff receiving up-to-date training and concerns being addressed in a timely manner.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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