Castle View Enterprise Academy
Cartwright Road, Sunderland, SR5 3DXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Castle View Enterprise Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 10th of 13 secondary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 13 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Castle View Academy is a school built on positive relationships and high expectations. There is a respectful warmth between staff and pupils. Pupils are proud of their school. They thrive in an environment where leaders and those responsible for governance know the community well. The overwhelming majority of parents would recommend the school to others. Pupils benefit from personalised pastoral care within an inclusive environment. Pupils are safe and enjoy coming to school. Bullying is rare. When it does happen, staff deal with it swiftly and effectively. Pupils who make mistakes are supported through the school's 'twin-track' system. Staff help pupils to reflect on any instances of unacceptable behaviour so that they rarely make the same mistakes again. The personal development of pupils is a strength of the school. Pupils have access to a wide range of opportunities. These include cadets, sporting activities, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and extra-curricular clubs. Many of these clubs are set up in response to pupils' interests. The 'pathways programme' is an integral part of the school. The 'pathways' allow pupils the chance to engage in an additional curriculum relating to football, cricket or performing arts. Within this programme, leaders prioritise skill development but also develop pupils' character through activities such as teamwork and coaching.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not fully embedded how the curriculum is implemented in all subject areas. On occasion, the tasks that teachers set and the checks on pupils' learning do not help pupils to learn the intended curriculum. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge and understanding. Leaders should continue work to develop the curriculum so that pupils learn well across all subjects.
- Work has begun to prioritise subject-specific reading support and wider reading strategies. However, this is not well embedded. Leaders should work with staff to develop pupils' subject-specific reading skills and their wider enjoyment of reading.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
201 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
993 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near Castle View Enterprise Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red House Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.8 |
| Academy 360 | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 31.7 |
| Christ's College | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.2 |
| Boldon School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 37.1 |
| Sandhill View Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 38.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CASTLE VIEW ENTERPRISE ACADEMY
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Owens
- Phone
- 01915946330
- Address
- Cartwright Road, Sunderland, SR5 3DX
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 135818
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.