St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hylton Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, SR4 9AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Sunderland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 10th of 41 primary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2013, report published 22 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2022
Life at St Anne's is underpinned by its religious values. Staff in school model for pupils how to 'live happily, love unconditionally and learn enthusiastically'. These values are evident in the strong relationships present throughout the school. One pupil explained that 'our teachers love and take care of us'. This encapsulates what many pupils feel. Staff, pupils, parents, carers and governors alike describe the school community as a family. Parents were unanimously positive about the culture that the headteacher provides for pupils. Pupils grow in confidence and are nurtured here. Leaders have high expectations for what pupils can achieve academically. However, leaders' aspirations for pupils extend far beyond academic success. Leaders at St Anne's are passionate about providing pupils with the best possible start in life. Leaders have created a 'St Anne's bucket list' of important experiences that they ensure that all pupils receive. All pupils visit the theatre, learn a musical instrument, climb a mountain and learn to ride a bike, among many other opportunities. Pupils believe that bullying is not a problem at their school. They are confident that if it happened it would be taken very seriously by teachers. Pupils are mature and thoughtful in how they treat each other. Pupils enjoy the responsibility of roles such as 'playground pals' and 'well-being ambassadors'. They understand the importance of making sure that everyone is included. Pupils flourish here.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not check what pupils know and remember effectively in some foundation subjects. Pupils' gaps in knowledge are not consistently identified and closed. Leaders should ensure that teachers monitor what pupils know and remember in these subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
238 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hylton Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| Highfield Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Broadway Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| Grindon Infant School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julie Carr
- Phone
- 01915344555
- Address
- Hylton Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, SR4 9AA
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 108843
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.