SchoolScoresSunnyside Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Manor Farm Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0RJ
01642 596422 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 November 2023.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Middlesbrough comparisons use the 30 of its 61 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 31 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 | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 20th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 88% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 88% | 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. Middlesbrough figures pool parents at the Middlesbrough 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
47 pupils in this year group.
37% — 26 points below the Middlesbrough average, and 25 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 37% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 51% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 49% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 Middlesbrough. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 47 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 84 places for visual impairment; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Multi-sensory impairment; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.1% | 46.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 15.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 23.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 47th lowest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 41st lowest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 15.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 47th lowest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 47th lowest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 53rd highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.7 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 58th highest of 61 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 2% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.1 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 56 state primary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 9.0%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Gerard's RC Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Viewley Hill Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marton Manor Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rose Wood Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas More RC Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Easterside Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hemlington Hall Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Captain Cook Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lingfield Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sunnyside Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sunnyside Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 November 2023.
How did Sunnyside Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 25 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sunnyside Academy?
91% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Sunnyside Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sunnyside Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Sunnyside Academy as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 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 140503.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.