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What is East Herrington Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

East Herrington Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is East Herrington Primary Academy located?

East Herrington Primary Academy is located in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, North East, SR3 3PR.

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East Herrington Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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East Herrington Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About East Herrington Primary Academy

East Herrington Primary Academy is a primary academy in Sunderland, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, East Herrington Primary Academy has 75% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 231 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 9.7%, 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.6%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected75%Attendance95.4%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is East Herrington Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 231 pupils
SEN support: 18% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 75% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 18% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 52/100

Average surroundings

Air quality56/100

Transport access39/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at East Herrington Primary Academy

At East Herrington Primary Academy, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

82% met the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths.

Attendance at East Herrington Primary Academy

East Herrington Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.6%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at East Herrington Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at East Herrington Primary Academy is 9.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at East Herrington Primary Academy

East Herrington Primary Academy has 231 pupils on roll.

13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

18% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

East Herrington Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

East Herrington Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, East Herrington Primary Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While East Herrington Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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