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Sandhill View Academy
- Secondary
- Sunderland SR3 4EN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils work hard in their lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good and inspectors saw this during the inspection.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are well trained and that this training is focused on the things that make the most difference to pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure that staff are well trained and that this training is focused on the things that make the most difference to pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: The majority of staff feel that workload is manageable.
Communication: Leaders use the curriculum, assemblies and tutor time to develop pupils鈥� values and cultural education.
Parent Satisfaction: One parent of a pupil with SEND said, 鈥楳y child is understood, valued, supported and listened to.鈥�
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinion on Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is dealt with effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have strategies to improve the way teachers spot gaps in learning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is an effective culture of safeguarding in the school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about the dangers they may face outside of school.
Extracurricular Offerings: There are lots of additional activities in school and many pupils take part in them.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils in key stage 4 follow an academic curriculum, with some additional vocational subjects.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive independent careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Career options and university choices are discussed weekly in tutor time.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND achieve well because they get the right support.
Subjects Offered: Pupils in key stage 4 are able to choose the subjects that interest and motivate them.
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About Us
Sandhill View Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 750 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | 15.1 | 7.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 48% | 4% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 27.96% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 42.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 28.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 10.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 15.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.92 | 2.69 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 90.45% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 63% | 79.05% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 48.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 20% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.7% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 14% | 5.85% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 33.35% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 48.17% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 31.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 15.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 21.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 3.1 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 135 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 83.95% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 51.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 20.84% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.11% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.16% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 8 | 28.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 11 | 43.1% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 27.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 7 | 10.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 10 | 16.62% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.04 | 2.76 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 92.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 81.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 46.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 21.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 8 | 27.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 4 | 43.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 32.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 7 | 10.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 17.37% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.58 | 2.87 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 95% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 84.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 50.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 19.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 7.21% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.36% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 30.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 49.53% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 31.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 16.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 19.2% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 58.17% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 45.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.75% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sandhill View Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1