St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sunderland, SR4 9AA · Sunderland · primary school
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13th 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 — 9.7/10 against 2,230 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| 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.
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific steps have been taken to maintain the Good rating? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
St Anne’s Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school, underpinned by strong religious values and a close-knit community described as a ‘family’. Leaders maintain high academic expectations while prioritising pupils’ holistic development through a ‘St Anne’s bucket list’ of enriching life experiences.
Strengths
- Staff model values to ‘live happily, love unconditionally and learn enthusiastically’, fostering strong relationships where pupils feel ‘loved and taken care of’.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and well matched to pupils’ needs’, including teaching Spanish to prepare pupils for local secondary schools.
- Teachers deliver content clearly, using effective strategies such as ‘memory joggers’ in mathematics and ‘live marking’ to help pupils progress.
- Reading is highly valued, with staff teaching phonics effectively so that ‘all pupils learn to read quickly’ and receive daily support if needed.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively through a ‘wide range of strategies’ to access the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not check what pupils know and remember effectively in some foundation subjects, meaning gaps in knowledge are not consistently identified and closed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is a ‘top priority’ and staff being ‘vigilant and well trained’ to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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