Richard Avenue Primary School
URN: 108819 • Sunderland SR4 7LQ
Overview
- Name
- Richard Avenue Primary School
- URN
- 108819
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire McKinney (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915007990
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hurstwood Road, Sunderland SR4 7LQ
Summary
Richard Avenue Primary School is a vibrant community school located in Sunderland, catering to a mixed-gender population of 470 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a stimulating and creative learning environment, promoting a multicultural ethos that values equality and inclusion.
The curriculum at Richard Avenue adheres to national standards while incorporating innovative programs, such as the Little Wandle reading initiative. The school places a strong emphasis on well-being and the development of British Values, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for future challenges. Support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is a key focus, alongside a commitment to Pupil Premium and PE and Sport Premium funding.
Richard Avenue Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering various resources and activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, community learning classes, and opportunities for parental involvement. The school encourages open communication through newsletters and a dedicated website, ensuring that families are well-informed about school events and policies.
The curriculum at Richard Avenue adheres to national standards while incorporating innovative programs, such as the Little Wandle reading initiative. The school places a strong emphasis on well-being and the development of British Values, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for future challenges. Support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is a key focus, alongside a commitment to Pupil Premium and PE and Sport Premium funding.
Richard Avenue Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering various resources and activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, community learning classes, and opportunities for parental involvement. The school encourages open communication through newsletters and a dedicated website, ensuring that families are well-informed about school events and policies.
Useful links
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- Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- aims for our school (download)
- admissions procedure (other)
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- contact us (other)
- growing and achieving (other)
- school policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 470
- Boys
- 244
- Girls
- 226
- FSM %
- 19.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 470 | 244 | 226 | 420 | 19.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 457 | 240 | 217 | 420 | 21.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 412 | 215 | 197 | 420 | 27.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 412 | 215 | 197 | 420 | 27.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 420 | 224 | 196 | 480 | 25.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 440 | 247 | 193 | 480 | 27.00 |
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