Corporation Road, Hendon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR2 8PL
10 simple reasons to choose Valley Road Academy
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Hendon, Sunderland.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Valley Road Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Sunderland and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
On average, 24.4 pupils per class and 20.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 23% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Valley Road Academy
Independent Prep Schools
Argyle House School, Infants & Juniors (0.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sunderland (1.8 miles); Grange Park Primary School (1.9 miles); St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Seaham (3.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Argyle House School (1.1 miles); Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (15.1 miles); Durham School (15.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (1.3 miles); Christ's College (3.6 miles); Whitburn Church of England Academy (5.4 miles).