Sunnyside Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Manor Farm Way Coulby Newham Middlesbrough TS8 0RJ |
| Phone | 01642596422 |
| Reference Number | 140503 |
Sunnyside Academy has shown considerable improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good in all key areas of education. The school fosters a highly inclusive and nurturing environment, where pupils feel safe and valued. The focus on teaching reading and mathematics has led to positive outcomes, particularly for younger pupils. The effective support for students with special educational needs demonstrates the school's commitment to inclusive education, making it a regional leader in this area. However, older pupils still experience gaps in basic skills due to historical weaknesses in teaching, which needs addressing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 272 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.04%
Girls: 45.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 15.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 14.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 3 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 4 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 5 | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| 6 | 24 | 22 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.6% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Sunnyside Primary School | |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
| 02 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly inclusive and caring school environment.
- Strong emphasis on respect and excellent behavior among pupils.
- Improved quality of teaching in reading and mathematics.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum across most subjects.
- Excellent provision for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils have gaps in basic skills in reading, writing, and numeracy.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -4.4 | ||
| Writing | -3.3 | ||
| Maths | -2.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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