New Silksworth Academy Infant
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Blind Lane New Silksworth Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR3 1AS |
| Reference Number | 143414 |
Silksworth Academy Infant continues to perform well, maintaining its 'good' rating following this ungraded inspection. The evidence suggests that if a graded inspection were conducted now, the school could achieve an 'outstanding' rating. With a strong emphasis on learning behaviors and high aspirations for all students, the school has fostered a positive environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and excited about their education. The headteacher and the trust leadership are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for the whole-school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.49%
Girls: 49.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 15 | 40 |
| 2 | 22 | 16 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.3% |
| African | 7.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 11 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong sense of belonging among pupils.
- Ambitious curriculum designed for all age groups.
- Effective teaching of phonics resulting in confident readers.
- High expectations and exceptional support for pupils with SEND.
- Positive behavior among pupils supported by warm relationships.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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New Silksworth Academy Junior
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS |
0 miles |
|
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Tunstall Village Road, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 2BB |
0.05 miles |
|
Mill Hill Primary School
Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ |
0.61 miles |
|
Mill Hill Nursery School
Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ |
0.63 miles |
|
Hill View Infant Academy
Helvellyn Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9JJ |
0.96 miles |
|
Plains Farm Academy
Tudor Grove, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1SU |
1.04 miles |
|
Farringdon Academy
Archer Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3DJ |
1.06 miles |
|
Ryhope Junior School
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Ryhope Junior School, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RT |
1.14 miles |
|
Ryhope Infant School Academy
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RT |
1.14 miles |
|
Hill View Junior Academy
Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HE |
1.19 miles |
|
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
Marcross Drive, Moorside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2RE |
1.23 miles |
|
Thorney Close Primary School
Torquay Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4BB |
1.27 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0LW |
1.33 miles |
|
Sunningdale School
Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2PP |
1.35 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
Smith Street, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RQ |
1.36 miles |
|
Richard Avenue Primary School
Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7LQ |
1.44 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
1.45 miles |
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Hasting Hill Academy
Tilbury Road, Sunderland, Bexhill Academy, Sunderland, SR3 4LY |
1.47 miles |
|
East Herrington Primary Academy
Balmoral Terrace, East Herrington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3PR |
1.55 miles |
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Barnes Junior School
Mount Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7QF |
1.63 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Tunstall Bank, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0SX |
0.43 miles |
|
Portland Academy
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2NQ |
1.1 miles |
|
Farringdon Community Academy
Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL |
1.1 miles |
|
Thornhill Park School
Portland Road, Plains Farm, Sunderland, SR3 1SS |
1.14 miles |
|
Hopespring Sunderland
10 Sea View Road West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HA |
1.23 miles |
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City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre, Durham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH |
1.3 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Willowbank Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HJ |
1.39 miles |
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Barbara Priestman Academy
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
1.45 miles |
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Southmoor Academy
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7TF |
1.48 miles |
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Sandhill View Academy
Grindon Lane, Thorney Close, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4EN |
1.52 miles |
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Ashbrooke School
Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JA |
1.62 miles |
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Thornhill Academy
Thornholme Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA |
1.64 miles |
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Argyle House School
19-20 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7LA |
1.73 miles |
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JN |
1.86 miles |
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Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG |
2.11 miles |
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Academy 360
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BA |
2.36 miles |
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Seaham High School
Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0BH |
2.73 miles |
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The Poplars
Miners Lodge, Market Crescent, New Herrington, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7AP |
3.29 miles |
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
Cartwright Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3DX |
3.59 miles |
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Kepier
Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH |
3.77 miles |