Redby Academy

A good academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Redby Academy.

Sunderland, SR69QP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
28 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fulwell Road
Sunderland, SR69QP
Phone
1915484040
Website
rdb.tynecoast.academy/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137463
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR6 9QP
Website
https://www.rdb.tynecoast.academy/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
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
281
Free School Meals
15.5% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.1 (9.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
31
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
281 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Miss Melanie Wight welcomes visitors to Redby Academy, describing a nurturing, inclusive environment near the Roker coastline with emphasis on quality teaching and developing self‑confidence, independence and resilience.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Basic skills Dance Gymnastics Cricket Tennis Tag Rugby Athletics Swimming

SEND Provision

SEND policies are provided (SEND Information Report, SEND Policy) and the SENDCo is Mrs Rachael Simpson.

Admissions Criteria

Redby Academy has an open access and fully inclusive admissions policy; 60 Reception places in 2025; admission through Sunderland City Council’s coordinated admissions scheme.

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