Hill View Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Helvellyn Road Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR2 9JJ |
| Reference Number | 144222 |
Hill View Infant Academy has shown a good overall performance in its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school provides a supportive learning environment where children quickly build social skills and engage in a variety of innovative learning activities. The personal development aspect stands out, demonstrating strong relationships between staff, children, and families, and a focus on well-being and support for students with special educational needs. However, some inconsistencies remain in the delivery of the curriculum across different subjects, particularly in history and mathematics, indicating a need for enhanced training and structured planning in these areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 460 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.26%
Girls: 41.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 | 61 | 120 |
| 2 | 66 | 46 | 112 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.3% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Apr 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Hill View Infant School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
| 01 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between children, families, and staff.
- Excellent personal and social education support.
- A creative, cross-curricular topic approach to learning.
- High priority on reading, with a structured phonics program.
- Engaging and varied learning activities, including outdoor classrooms and ‘nature school’.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the history curriculum.
- Some pupils are not reading at the expected level.
- Individual plans for pupils with SEND are not specific enough.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hill View Junior Academy
Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HE |
0.23 miles |
|
Grangetown Primary School
Spelter Works Road, Grangetown, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 8PX |
0.78 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
0.91 miles |
|
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Tunstall Village Road, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 2BB |
0.93 miles |
|
New Silksworth Academy Infant
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS |
0.96 miles |
|
New Silksworth Academy Junior
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS |
0.96 miles |
|
Ryhope Junior School
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Ryhope Junior School, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RT |
0.97 miles |
|
Ryhope Infant School Academy
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RT |
0.97 miles |
|
Valley Road Academy
Corporation Road, Hendon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 8PL |
0.98 miles |
|
Richard Avenue Primary School
Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7LQ |
1.04 miles |
|
Plains Farm Academy
Tudor Grove, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1SU |
1.06 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
Smith Street, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RQ |
1.23 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0LW |
1.36 miles |
|
Barnes Infant Academy
Mount Road, Barnes, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7QF |
1.37 miles |
|
Hudson Road Primary School
Villiers Street South, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 2AH |
1.38 miles |
|
Barnes Junior School
Mount Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7QF |
1.4 miles |
|
Mill Hill Primary School
Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ |
1.55 miles |
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Mill Hill Nursery School
Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ |
1.57 miles |
|
Sunningdale School
Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2PP |
1.63 miles |
|
Thorney Close Primary School
Torquay Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4BB |
1.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hopespring Sunderland
10 Sea View Road West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HA |
0.27 miles |
|
Southmoor Academy
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7TF |
0.52 miles |
|
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Willowbank Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HJ |
0.64 miles |
|
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Tunstall Bank, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0SX |
0.7 miles |
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Ashbrooke School
Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JA |
0.77 miles |
|
Barbara Priestman Academy
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
0.91 miles |
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Thornhill Academy
Thornholme Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA |
0.97 miles |
|
Argyle House School
19-20 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7LA |
1.04 miles |
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City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre, Durham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH |
1.15 miles |
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JN |
1.17 miles |
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Thornhill Park School
Portland Road, Plains Farm, Sunderland, SR3 1SS |
1.19 miles |
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Sandhill View Academy
Grindon Lane, Thorney Close, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4EN |
1.85 miles |
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Farringdon Community Academy
Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL |
1.92 miles |
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Portland Academy
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2NQ |
2.06 miles |
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Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG |
2.27 miles |
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Academy 360
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BA |
2.54 miles |
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Seaham High School
Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0BH |
3.13 miles |
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Red House Academy
Rutherglen Road, Red House Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5LN |
3.46 miles |
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
Cartwright Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3DX |
3.46 miles |
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Monkwearmouth Academy
Torver Crescent, Seaburn Dene, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 8LG |
3.64 miles |