Ryhope Infant School Academy
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0RTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ryhope Infant School Academy is a primary school in Sunderland for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2010.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2010, report published 14 December 2010
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 November 2022
Leaders have ensured pupils at Ryhope Infant School Academy learn about their local community and know how to take care of it. Pupils show enthusiasm when they talk about the changes over time in Ryhope. They are aware, for example, of 'when there used to be a coal mine on the field'. Pupils respect the environment. They enjoy working with 'Groundforce' to collect batteries for recycling and looking after the school grounds in gardening club. Leaders are ambitious about what pupils will learn. They are keen to make sure pupils learn about the world around them. Leaders make sure that pupils take part in practical activities, such as a visit to Ryhope beach to practise fieldwork skills for geography. Staff make sure that everyone is well supported in the activities on offer. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils' behaviour reflects the school's rules of 'treating others with respect, following instructions and trying your best'. Relationships between pupils and adults are strong. Pupils spoken to say they are treated fairly. They say that bullying does not happen, but if it did, teachers would sort it out. Leaders have made sure pupils know how to speak out when they are worried. This helps everyone to feel safe and happy at school.
What the school should improve
- Teachers' subject knowledge is variable in a few subjects. Teachers sometimes set work that does not enable pupils to achieve the aims and ambition of the intended curriculums in these subjects. Leaders should provide effective support to improve teachers' subject knowledge.
- In some subjects, including mathematics, some teachers do not always use assessment effectively to check pupils' understanding to inform teaching. This means that some pupils are not supported as well as they could be. Leaders should ensure that teachers make regular checks on pupils' understanding to ensure pupils are supported to build on prior knowledge.
Pupil numbers and mix
172 pupils on roll, with places for 255
Schools near Ryhope Infant School Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryhope Junior School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Hill View Infant Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- RYHOPE INFANT SCHOOL ACADEMY
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tammy Allen
- Phone
- 01919171910
- Address
- Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0RT
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 140928
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.