Redby Academy

URN: 137463 • Sunderland SR6 9QP

Overview

Name
Redby Academy
URN
137463
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Melanie Wight (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01915484040
Website
Visit
Address
Fulwell Road, Sunderland SR6 9QP

Summary

Redby Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Sunderland, serving approximately 270 pupils with a capacity of 420. As part of the Tyne Coast Academy Trust, the school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where each child is recognised as unique. The academy's ethos focuses on developing self-confidence, individuality, independence, and resilience among its students.

The school offers a rich curriculum designed to enhance learning both inside and outside the classroom, leveraging its coastal location to provide diverse educational experiences. Redby Academy aims to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports the varied needs of its pupils, with a notable 13.5% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving the local community.

Parents can expect a strong emphasis on personal development alongside academic achievement, with a dedicated staff that strives to make the school a better place for children to learn and grow. For more information about the curriculum and school activities, visit the academy's website.

Key details

LA
Sunderland
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
270
Boys
137
Girls
133
FSM %
13.50
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 270 137 133 420 13.50
2024-09-11 281 144 137 420 14.80
2023-09-11 331 172 159 420 17.90
2022-09-11 331 172 159 420 17.90
2021-09-11 338 174 164 420 21.40
2020-09-11 333 178 155 420 17.60

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