Hill View Infant School

URN: 108771 • Sunderland SR2 9JJ

Overview

Name
Hill View Infant School
URN
108771
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
80.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Claire Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Helvellyn Road, Sunderland SR2 9JJ

Summary

Hill View Infant School, located in Sunderland, is a community school catering to children aged 3 to 7 years. With a capacity of 318 pupils, the school currently serves 455 students across four forms from Reception to Year 2, alongside a large nursery for 104 children. The school is part of the Vision Learning Trust and is committed to high educational standards, as reflected in its positive OFSTED reports from 2007 and 2022.

The school’s ethos, "Believe and Achieve," emphasizes the importance of providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Hill View offers a broad curriculum enriched with sporting, musical, and cultural opportunities, aiming to develop responsible citizens who respect themselves and others. Extended care is available for both nursery and school-aged children from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The dedicated staff includes experienced teachers and support personnel, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met. The strong governing body works collaboratively with the school community to maintain a supportive and engaging atmosphere for all students.

Key details

LA
Sunderland
Age range
3 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
318
Pupils
455
Boys
240
Girls
215
FSM %
6.60
Open date
Close date
2017-03-31
Last Ofsted
2007-01-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 455 240 215 318 6.60
2024-09-11 455 240 215 318 6.60
2023-09-11 455 240 215 318 6.60
2022-09-11 455 240 215 318 6.60
2021-09-11 455 240 215 318 6.60
2020-09-11 455 240 215 318 6.60

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