SchoolScoresRed House Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Rutherglen Road, Red House Estate, Sunderland, SR5 5LN
0191 511 1930 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 January 2020.
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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 March 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
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sunderland comparisons use the 6 of its 13 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 99% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 89% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 70% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 72% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sunderland. Higher than 77% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
78 pupils in this year group.
51% — 10 points above the Sunderland average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 44.8 | 43.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
63 pupils in this year group.
76% — 10 points below the Sunderland average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 76% | 86% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 3% | 21% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 63% | 53% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 80% | 76% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 62 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 60 |
| Of those, offered a place | 60 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 90 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 56.2% | 36.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 2.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 66% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0% | 16.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 34% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 7.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 20% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 22% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.2% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 1% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 130.6 | 45.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 2% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 22.2% | 11.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded5 pupils | 1.12% | 0.68% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 97% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 21.0 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 75% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.5% | 12.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Castle View Enterprise Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Monkwearmouth Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Boldon School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Academy 360 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 19% grade 5+ English and maths
- Christ's College 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Argyle House School 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Thornhill Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Whitburn CofE Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Aidan's Catholic Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Red House Academy's Ofsted rating?
Red House Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 January 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Red House Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Red House Academy?
89% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Red House Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Red House Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 60 families put Red House Academy as their first choice for 62 places: about one first-choice application 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 135878.
- 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, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.