St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Sunderland, SR3 2BB · Sunderland · primary school
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10th 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 — 9.8/10 against 3,260 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 24.0% of pupils, 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 (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join arts and crafts clubs, or take part in karate, gymnastics, hula hooping, and football.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 curriculum support pupils who have already reached the higher standard? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Overview
The report describes a school undergoing a positive transformation under new leadership, where staff aspirations are high and pupils are proud of their environment. Inspectors found that pupils “Learn, Grow and Shine” together harmoniously, benefiting from warm relationships and a calm, peaceful atmosphere. The school is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, with particular praise for the effective support provided by the multi-academy trust and interim advisory board.
Strengths
- Pupils display “excellent” behaviour, showing motivation, self-control, and polite manners throughout the school day.
- Reading is a significant strength, with staff well-trained in phonics and quickly identifying pupils who need additional help to catch up.
- Spirituality is central to school life, fostering tolerance, kindness, and fairness, with pupils visiting other places of worship to deepen their understanding.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, supported by a “tangible culture of safeguarding” where staff are vigilant and approachable.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective, with teachers actively listening to pupils’ and parents’ ideas.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should devise systems to revisit and assess key content in newer curriculum subjects to ensure pupils can build learning in the longer term.
- Subject leaders need to clarify how early years learning links to national curriculum subjects to ensure consistent knowledge and vocabulary development.
Safeguarding
The report states that “The arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are well trained, vigilant, and genuinely care for each individual pupil.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 91% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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