South Hylton Primary Academy

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Sunderland, SR40LS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
2 May 2012
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
Union Street
South Hylton
Sunderland, SR40LS
Phone
1915634180
Website
southhylton.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144447
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Union Street, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0LS
Website
https://southhylton.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
300 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
263
Free School Meals
38.9% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 108.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
263 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.5 per year)

Down -4.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Learning Enjoyment Achievement Wellbeing Respect Tolerance Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

A very warm welcome to South Hylton Primary Academy. We are an inclusive school with a SHPA Passport and bespoke Character Curriculum, prioritising safeguarding, wellbeing and a strong sense of community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club

Facilities

Community Garden Community Room Learning Hub OPAL

Curriculum Highlights

SHPA Passport enrichment program Character Curriculum Voice 21 Oracy program (Oracy) Rights Respecting Citizenship Skills Builder life skills PSHE and RE taught regularly as part of a daily programme

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club (before school) and after-school enrichment/clubs available.

SEND Provision

Effective systems are in place to support families and pupils with complex or differing needs.

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