Hylton Castle Primary School
URN: 108832 • Sunderland SR5 3RE
Overview
- Name
- Hylton Castle Primary School
- URN
- 108832
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915623299
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Caithness Road, Sunderland SR5 3RE
Summary
Hylton Castle Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Sunderland, accommodating 232 pupils with a capacity of 240. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued. The ethos emphasizes mutual respect and the importance of pupils' voices, contributing to excellent behaviour and a positive school culture.
The curriculum at Hylton Castle is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on developing strong foundational skills while also engaging students through varied learning experiences. The school actively promotes outdoor learning, utilizing its woodland area to enhance physical development, social skills, and problem-solving abilities. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's education, reinforcing the school's commitment to community partnerships.
Hylton Castle Primary School is dedicated to supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within a mainstream setting, ensuring that all pupils make progress. The school has received several accolades, including the Gold Active Sunderland Award and the Platinum Anti-Bullying Charter Mark, reflecting its commitment to student well-being and community engagement.
The curriculum at Hylton Castle is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on developing strong foundational skills while also engaging students through varied learning experiences. The school actively promotes outdoor learning, utilizing its woodland area to enhance physical development, social skills, and problem-solving abilities. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's education, reinforcing the school's commitment to community partnerships.
Hylton Castle Primary School is dedicated to supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within a mainstream setting, ensuring that all pupils make progress. The school has received several accolades, including the Gold Active Sunderland Award and the Platinum Anti-Bullying Charter Mark, reflecting its commitment to student well-being and community engagement.
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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
- 240
- Pupils
- 232
- Boys
- 130
- Girls
- 102
- FSM %
- 46.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 232 | 130 | 102 | 240 | 46.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 233 | 129 | 104 | 240 | 48.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 235 | 123 | 112 | 240 | 43.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 235 | 123 | 112 | 240 | 43.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 238 | 124 | 114 | 240 | 39.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 229 | 113 | 116 | 240 | 36.40 |
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