Cleadon Church of England Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Boldon Lane, Cleadon, Sunderland, SR6 7RPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Cleadon Church of England Academy is a primary school in Sunderland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in South Tyneside. It ranks 12th of 41 primary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 February 2024, report published 17 April 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 February 2024

Pupils enjoy attending this friendly school. They grow in confidence, value their learning and achieve well in most subjects. Pupils work hard in their lessons and enjoy the superb breaktime activities. They are supportive and considerate of each other. Those who are new to the school receive a warm welcome and make friends. The youngest children make a positive start to their education in the Nursery Year. They are quick to learn routines. The excellent outdoor area helps them to develop independence and resilience. Older pupils are keen to take on responsibilities. The 'eco army' and pupil leaders make a positive difference in school and in the local area. Leaders are determined that all pupils should thrive. Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is very effective. These pupils play a full part in all aspects of school life and achieve strong outcomes. Behaviour in lessons and outside the classroom is exemplary. Pupils strive to meet leaders' high expectations. They feel safe at school. Pupils are very knowledgeable about risks to their safety when online. They know when and how to seek help if they feel worried or upset.

What the school should improve

  • In some foundation subjects, activities in lessons do not always support pupils to learn the skills and knowledge that they need. This means that pupils do not achieve as well as they do in subjects such as music and mathematics. Leaders should review the teaching of these subjects so that pupils can build key subject knowledge over time.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

56 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths79%

79%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

484 pupils on roll, with places for 473

Eligible for free school meals1.7%

1.7%, 24.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.1%

3.1%, 18.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7%

7%, 7.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cleadon Church of England Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Forest View Primary0.9 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields1 mileOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Ridgeway Primary Academy1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standard51% met the expected standard
East Boldon Junior School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standard81% met the expected standard
East Boldon Infants' School1 mileReport card: Strong standardNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Gary Scott
Address
Boldon Lane, Cleadon, Sunderland, SR6 7RP
Local authority
South Tyneside
URN
140924

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.