Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Marcross Drive Moorside Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR3 2RE |
| Phone | 01915947033 |
| Reference Number | 137831 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 304 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.37%
Girls: 52.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| 2 | 19 | 26 | 45 |
| 3 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 4 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 5 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 6 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.8% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-11-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-08 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Benedict Biscop Church of England Aided Primary School | ||
| 2012-01-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2006-11-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-26 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-01-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2006-11-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-26 | 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 | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | 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 | -1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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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East Herrington Primary Academy
Balmoral Terrace, East Herrington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3PR |
0.7 miles |
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Mill Hill Primary School
Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ |
0.8 miles |
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Mill Hill Nursery School
Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ |
0.8 miles |
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Farringdon Academy
Archer Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3DJ |
0.88 miles |
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Hasting Hill Academy
Tilbury Road, Sunderland, Bexhill Academy, Sunderland, SR3 4LY |
1.16 miles |
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New Silksworth Academy Infant
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS |
1.23 miles |
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New Silksworth Academy Junior
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS |
1.23 miles |
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St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Tunstall Village Road, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 2BB |
1.27 miles |
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Thorney Close Primary School
Torquay Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4BB |
1.32 miles |
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Sunningdale School
Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2PP |
1.64 miles |
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Plains Farm Academy
Tudor Grove, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1SU |
1.77 miles |
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Grindon Infant School
Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 9QN |
1.86 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Grindon Lane, Grindon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8HP |
1.92 miles |
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Broadway Junior School
Springwell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8NW |
2.08 miles |
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Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH |
2.15 miles |
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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Neasham Place, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8AE |
2.17 miles |
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Hill View Infant Academy
Helvellyn Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9JJ |
2.18 miles |
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Ryhope Junior School
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Ryhope Junior School, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RT |
2.23 miles |
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Ryhope Infant School Academy
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RT |
2.23 miles |
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Newbottle Primary Academy
Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE |
2.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Portland Academy
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2NQ |
0.38 miles |
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Farringdon Community Academy
Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL |
0.6 miles |
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Tunstall Bank, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0SX |
1.63 miles |
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Sandhill View Academy
Grindon Lane, Thorney Close, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4EN |
1.64 miles |
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Thornhill Park School
Portland Road, Plains Farm, Sunderland, SR3 1SS |
1.79 miles |
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City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre, Durham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH |
2.04 miles |
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Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG |
2.23 miles |
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Academy 360
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BA |
2.4 miles |
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Barbara Priestman Academy
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
2.41 miles |
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Hopespring Sunderland
10 Sea View Road West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HA |
2.45 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Willowbank Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HJ |
2.48 miles |
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Kepier
Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH |
2.54 miles |
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Thornhill Academy
Thornholme Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA |
2.64 miles |
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Southmoor Academy
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7TF |
2.68 miles |
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Argyle House School
19-20 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7LA |
2.75 miles |
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Ashbrooke School
Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JA |
2.75 miles |
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JN |
2.85 miles |
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Seaham High School
Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0BH |
2.95 miles |
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Hetton Academy
North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ |
3.48 miles |
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
Cartwright Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3DX |
3.83 miles |