SchoolScoresCleadon CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Boldon Lane, Cleadon, Sunderland, SR6 7RP
0191 536 7813 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
161 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Sunderland comparisons use the 25 of its 50 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 25 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 18th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 53 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 107 parents who had raised a concern 20th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sunderland figures pool parents at the Sunderland schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
56 pupils in this year group.
79% — 17 points above the South Tyneside average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in South Tyneside. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 70 |
| Of those, offered a place | 60 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 141 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 50th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 45th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 19.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 36th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 7.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 13.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 36th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 42nd highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 8.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Forest View Primary 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ridgeway Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Boldon Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Boldon Infants' School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
- Whitburn Village Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harton Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seaburn Dene Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Biddick Hall Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Boldon Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cleadon CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cleadon CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 February 2024.
How did Cleadon CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cleadon CofE Academy?
89% of the 161 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Cleadon CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cleadon CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 70 families put Cleadon CofE Academy as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 60 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140924.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.