Richard Avenue Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hurstwood Road Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR4 7LQ |
| Phone | 01915007990 |
| Reference Number | 108819 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 457 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.52%
Girls: 47.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 51.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 2 | 27 | 36 | 63 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 4 | 25 | 24 | 49 |
| 5 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 6 | 33 | 25 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 19% |
| African | 18.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% |
| Indian | 4.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-10-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-20 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-05-10 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-10-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-01-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-01-21 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
0.2 miles |
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Barnes Infant Academy
Mount Road, Barnes, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7QF |
0.35 miles |
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Barnes Junior School
Mount Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7QF |
0.38 miles |
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Plains Farm Academy
Tudor Grove, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1SU |
0.55 miles |
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy
Well Street, Millfield, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 6JF |
0.88 miles |
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy
Well Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 6JF |
0.92 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Rutland Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 6HY |
0.93 miles |
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Sunningdale School
Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2PP |
1 miles |
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Hill View Junior Academy
Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HE |
1.02 miles |
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Hill View Infant Academy
Helvellyn Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9JJ |
1.04 miles |
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Broadway Junior School
Springwell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8NW |
1.07 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Grindon Lane, Grindon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8HP |
1.21 miles |
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Hudson Road Primary School
Villiers Street South, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 2AH |
1.25 miles |
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Thorney Close Primary School
Torquay Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4BB |
1.29 miles |
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Valley Road Academy
Corporation Road, Hendon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 8PL |
1.29 miles |
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Highfield Academy
Fordfield Road, Ford Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 0DA |
1.31 miles |
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New Silksworth Academy Infant
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS |
1.44 miles |
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New Silksworth Academy Junior
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS |
1.44 miles |
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St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Tunstall Village Road, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 2BB |
1.46 miles |
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Grangetown Primary School
Spelter Works Road, Grangetown, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 8PX |
1.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Barbara Priestman Academy
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
0.2 miles |
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City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre, Durham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH |
0.33 miles |
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Thornhill Academy
Thornholme Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA |
0.41 miles |
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Argyle House School
19-20 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7LA |
0.51 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Willowbank Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HJ |
0.54 miles |
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JN |
0.57 miles |
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Thornhill Park School
Portland Road, Plains Farm, Sunderland, SR3 1SS |
0.57 miles |
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Ashbrooke School
Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JA |
0.77 miles |
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Southmoor Academy
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7TF |
1.06 miles |
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Hopespring Sunderland
10 Sea View Road West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HA |
1.09 miles |
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Sandhill View Academy
Grindon Lane, Thorney Close, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4EN |
1.2 miles |
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Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG |
1.39 miles |
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Tunstall Bank, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0SX |
1.49 miles |
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Academy 360
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BA |
1.65 miles |
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Farringdon Community Academy
Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL |
1.83 miles |
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Portland Academy
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2NQ |
2.38 miles |
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
Cartwright Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3DX |
2.42 miles |
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Red House Academy
Rutherglen Road, Red House Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5LN |
2.5 miles |
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Harry Watts Academy
Ramillies Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5JA |
2.72 miles |
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Trinity Academy New Bridge
Craigshaw Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NF |
2.96 miles |