St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth

A good academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth.

Sunderland, SR32BB Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

84

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
84.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 100.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
95.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 27.0%
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
23 November 2022
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
Tunstall Village Road
Silksworth
Sunderland, SR32BB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148277
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Tunstall Village Road, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 2BB
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
150
Free School Meals
18.7% (28 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
17.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
100.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
27.0%
Reading Score:
111.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
100.0 (+41.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
27.0 (+19.7 vs average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
111.0 (+5.8 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 111.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
21
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
150 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We Learn, Grow and Shine in the Light of Jesus"

Connection Resilience Aspiration Forgiveness Trust

As a Catholic School, Gospel values are the roots upon which we help our children to grow with Christ at the centre of all that we do.

Head Teacher's Message

I warmly welcome you to St Leonard’s Catholic Primary School. It is a pleasure and an absolute privilege to be the Headteacher of such a vibrant and exciting school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir Club Multi-sports Club

Sports

Football (team) Multi-sports

Facilities

School dogs (Autumn and Beau) Breakfast Club and After-School Wraparound Provision (via Arbor App)

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design British Values Careers Computing EYFS English Design Technology Geography History Maths Music PE PSHE & RSE Reading & Phonics Remote Education Science RE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club starts at 7:45 am and costs £2.50 per child (with a discount for households with multiple siblings). After school teatime provision: Band 1 (3.30–4.30 pm) £4.00; Band 2 (4.30–6.00 pm) £4.50; Band 3 (3.30–6.00 pm) £8.50. There are reduced prices for households with multiple siblings. Children attending Band 1 will receive a drink and a piece of fruit; later bands include a sandwich and additional snacks. Places for wraparound provision can be booked via the Arbor App.

Admissions Criteria

St Leonard’s Silksworth Admissions Policy prioritises Catholic children in accordance with oversubscription criteria. The admissions authority is the governing body, with local authority coordinating admissions in Sunderland. When there are places but more applicants than places, the published oversubscription criteria apply. Applicants are informed of the outcome in writing within 15 school days (aim: 10 days). Right to appeal; in-year admissions possible; waiting list in operation.

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