St Paul's CofE Primary School
Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0LWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Sunderland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 2nd of 41 primary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2018, report published 13 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 April 2025
Pupils enjoy their learning, and they thrive at this inclusive and friendly school. It has high expectations for what they can achieve. The enthusiasm that pupils show in lessons reflects the broad and interesting curriculum. They enjoy exploring the local industrial history on their doorstep, or the geography of faraway places such as South America. Pupils learn the curriculum well, and this is reflected in their achievement in national assessments at the end of key stage 2. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well because their needs are identified accurately and supported effectively. Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour and conduct. They reflect the values of the school, such as forgiveness, love and respect. Children in the early years learn clear routines that prepare them well for Year 1. Pupils of all ages take on a variety of leadership roles, such as sports leaders and digital leaders. These responsibilities enable them to support one another and make a positive contribution to the life of the school. The school ensures that everyone has the opportunity to nurture their talents and interests. From cookery club to karate club, and instrumental lessons to sports activities, there is something for everyone to be involved in.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, the work given to pupils does not routinely focus on the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn. This means that pupils occasionally lack the detailed knowledge to make connections with prior learning. The school should refine the activity choices to match with the most important subject knowledge that pupils need to learn.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
332 pupils on roll, with places for 342
Schools near St Paul's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Ryhope Junior School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ryhope Infant School Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| New Silksworth Academy Infant | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Quinn-Briton
- Phone
- 01915210055
- Address
- Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0LW
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 108836
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.