Town End Academy
Sunderland, SR5 4NX · Sunderland · primary school
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58th 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 — 3.7/10 against 1,247 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Town End Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Town End Academy
Overview
Town End Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school is described as a "friendly and happy place" where pupils "love attending" and feel safe due to warm relationships with staff. Leaders have successfully addressed previous areas for improvement, resulting in a calm, purposeful environment where pupils behave well and achieve.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that builds specific knowledge, skills, and vocabulary, with particular success in science and English.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; consistent modelling of sounds and targeted support help pupils develop fluency, leading to improved national phonics test results.
- Staff have high expectations for behaviour, and pupils are "engaged in their learning," following instructions promptly and taking responsibility for their conduct.
- The school provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, identifying needs quickly and ensuring they can access learning.
- Attendance is promoted successfully through "effective bespoke work" with families, resulting in consistently good attendance and positive attitudes.
Areas to improve
- In mathematics, staff do not always use assessment precisely enough to adapt learning for pupils who understand content quickly, meaning some more able pupils are not consistently challenged to deepen their knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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