Richard Avenue Primary School

A good community school school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Richard Avenue Primary School.

Sunderland, SR47LQ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 October 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hurstwood Road
Sunderland, SR47LQ
Phone
1915007990
Website
richardavenue.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108819
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, SR4 7LQ
Website
www.richardavenue.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
457
Free School Meals
22.4% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
457 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Head Pupils School Council Ambassadors Prefects

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After-School Club Activity Clubs

Sports

Football Netball Rugby Hockey Basketball

Facilities

MUGA (multi use games area) KS1 Fitness Park range of gym equipment fitness assault course large playing field with football goals outdoor play yard with basketball nets and table tennis tables brand new dedicated EYFS play area run-a-mile running track ARP room for pupils with SEND large hall arts gallery large touch screen whiteboards in classrooms laptops and tablets for staff and students ergonomic tables and chairs and height-adjustable desks new chairs and tables for children

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum-aligned curriculum Phonics taught via Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised progression Curriculum drivers: Global Citizen, Community, Curiosity, Communication

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club runs 7:45am–8:20am with a funded breakfast from 8:20am; After-School club runs 3:30pm–5:45pm with snacks included; Funded Breakfast available; Activity clubs run throughout lunchtimes and after school.

SEND Provision

Alternative SEND provision for Early Years and Key Stage 1 with small group support, access to sensory regulation resources, life skills development, intensive interventions, visual timetables and individualised learning plans. Includes Little Adventurers Booklet and SEN Information Report for more details.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions for 3–4 year olds with morning or afternoon intake (15 hours); 30 hours a week available for eligible families; Reception admissions administered by Sunderland City Council; Transfers from another school or country administered by Sunderland City Council via Primary School Transfer Application Form.

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