Hudson Road Primary School
Villiers Street South, Sunderland, SR1 2AHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hudson Road Primary School is a primary school in Sunderland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 17th of 41 primary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 May 2023, report published 6 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 May 2023
Hudson Road Primary School is a school where everyone is made to feel welcome. Children in the early years have an excellent start to school. They quickly learn the routines of school and thrive. Pupils and staff alike, treat each other with respect. Many pupils join the school mid-way through the year unable to speak English. Staff are skilled in supporting these pupils to access the full curriculum. Leaders are ambitious for all to achieve well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Behaviour and attitudes to learning are exceptional. During the school day, pupils show positive attitudes toward their learning. They work hard to demonstrate the school's core values, which include valuing the unique and diverse school community and respecting each other's differences. Pupils are taught to understand what bullying is. They know how to speak out and report concerns. Staff act promptly to sort out problems. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. They know that staff listen to their worries and help them to sort out their problems. Staff value pupils' opinions. Pupils are proud to contribute towards improving their school. They appreciate the 'suggestions box' and being members of the pupil action team. Last year, pupils made a garden in the school grounds for everyone to enjoy.
What the school should improve
- The 'small steps' in some support plans for pupils with SEND are not precise enough. These plans do not reflect the support that pupils receive in school. This makes it difficult to see if outcomes are improving and for parents to have a clear picture of the support that their child is receiving. Leaders need to ensure that they support teachers to write 'small steps' which are tightly focused on what pupils need to learn next.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
345 pupils on roll, with places for 367
Schools near Hudson Road Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Road Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Dame Dorothy Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Grangetown Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 95% met the expected standard |
| Hill View Junior Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Westgate
- Phone
- 01915143434
- Address
- Villiers Street South, Sunderland, SR1 2AH
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 108772
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.