St Michael's, Sunderland: Schools
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St Michael's has a solid range of schools nearby, with most rated Good by Ofsted and one primary standing out for exceptional results.
You'll find around 15 schools within reach, covering early years through to sixth form. Most are state academies or community schools, with 2 independent schools also close by — Argyle House School and Ashbrooke School, which was rated Good by Ofsted in 2025.
St Mary's Catholic Primary really stands out. Its 2024 inspection found it had "improved significantly," and 95% of pupils met expected standards in reading, writing and maths — well above the national average.
For secondary education, you've got St Aidan's Catholic Academy and Thornhill Academy, both rated Good. The University of Sunderland's City Campus is also within walking distance.
Source: Ofsted inspection reports
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- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademyRoman CatholicCapacity: 420Ages 3-11Improved significantly · Dec 202495% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Meadowside, Sunderland, SR2 7QN+44 191 522 8787www.smrc.school
- Thornhill Park School
- Hill View Junior AcademyAcademyCapacity: 480Ages 7-11Standards maintained · Jan 202581% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, SR2 9HE+44 191 594 7982www.hillviewjuniors.co.uk
- Hill View Infant AcademyAcademyMixedCapacity: 360Ages 3-7Ofsted: GoodInspected Jun 2022Helvellyn Road, Sunderland, SR2 9JJ+44 191 594 7962www.hillviewinfant.co.uk
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