Valley Road Academy
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Sunderland, SR2 8PL
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 7% in England
7 of 75 in Sunderland
Pupils
344
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
4.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 89% | 78% | 85% | |
| Higher standard | 8% | 11% | 15% | |
| Reading | 89% | 80% | 89% | |
| Writing | 94% | 81% | 85% | |
| Maths | 92% | 81% | 87% |
Nearby primary schools
- Grangetown Primary School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 13% in England
- Hudson Road Primary School · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 49% in England
- Hill View Junior Academy · 0.6 mi · No rating · Top 14% in England
- Hill View Infant Academy · 0.9 mi · Good
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland · 1.1 mi · No rating · Top 2% in England
- Richard Avenue Primary School · 1.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 42% in England
Best primary schools in Sunderland · Best primary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Valley Road Academy is in Hendon & Docks (typical home £69,950, crime very high).
What is Valley Road Academy's Ofsted rating?
Valley Road Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Valley Road Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Valley Road Academy is in the top 7% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.