New Silksworth Academy Junior
URN: 143415 • Sunderland SR3 1AS
Overview
- Name
- New Silksworth Academy Junior
- URN
- 143415
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EXTOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Robins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915000015
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blind Lane, Sunderland SR3 1AS
Summary
New Silksworth Academy Junior, located in Sunderland, is a mixed primary academy that serves 208 pupils aged 7 to 11. Established in September 2016, it operates in partnership with New Silksworth Infant Academy, sharing a common vision and values. The academy is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported, promoting equal opportunities for all learners.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its core values of Alliance, Ambition, and Achievement, which guide its approach to education. New Silksworth Academy Junior offers a rich curriculum designed to ensure academic success while also focusing on the personal development of each pupil. Staff are dedicated to creating a safe and stimulating environment, encouraging children to become confident and resilient learners.
As part of the Extol Trust, the academy collaborates with other schools to enhance teaching practices and share strengths. The leadership emphasizes the importance of professional development for staff, ensuring that they are well-equipped to support the diverse needs of their students.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its core values of Alliance, Ambition, and Achievement, which guide its approach to education. New Silksworth Academy Junior offers a rich curriculum designed to ensure academic success while also focusing on the personal development of each pupil. Staff are dedicated to creating a safe and stimulating environment, encouraging children to become confident and resilient learners.
As part of the Extol Trust, the academy collaborates with other schools to enhance teaching practices and share strengths. The leadership emphasizes the importance of professional development for staff, ensuring that they are well-equipped to support the diverse needs of their students.
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Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EXTOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 280
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 49.50
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 101 | 107 | 280 | 49.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 213 | 105 | 108 | 280 | 44.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 215 | 110 | 105 | 280 | 45.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 215 | 110 | 105 | 280 | 45.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 215 | 108 | 107 | 280 | 40.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 219 | 107 | 112 | 360 | 37.90 |
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