SchoolScoresHill View Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of VISION LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, SR2 9HE
0191 594 7982 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 December 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
83 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 6th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 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% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 81% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 71% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 75% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 20th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). 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
115 pupils in this year group.
81% — 15 points above the Sunderland average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 21% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 92% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 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 Sunderland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 37th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 42nd highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 38th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 17.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 8.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 13.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 37th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 50 state primary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.3% | 12.2%* | 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
- Hill View Infant Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Grangetown Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Valley Road Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 95% met expected standard (KS2)
- Richard Avenue Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ryhope Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 2 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ryhope Infant School Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Plains Farm Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hudson Road Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hill View Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hill View Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 December 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Hill View Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hill View Junior Academy?
83% of the 83 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hill View Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144224.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.