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Sunningdale School

Not applicable • Community special school • Open, but proposed to close

Contact

Doxford Park Way
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR3 2PP

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
141
Pupils
139 (Boys: 90, Girls: 49)
Free School Meals
51.1%
Capacity utilisation
99% 139 / 141
Establishment type
Community special school
Type group
Special schools
Trust
n/a
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
n/a
Status
Open, but proposed to close
Closed
Nov 2025

Key identifiers

URN
108882
LAESTAB
3947016
UKPRN
10018663
Establishment No.
7016
Ofsted phase
Special

Ofsted

Outstanding (Grade 1) published 17 May 2013
Latest activity: ungraded visit (19 Jul 2023)
Outcome: “School remains Outstanding”
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Early years
9
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
139
Admissions
Not applicable
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Does not apply
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Ungraded visit “School remains Outstanding”
    19 Jul 2023
    Type: S5 Inspection
  • Outstanding
    17 May 2013
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: 9
    Behaviour: 9
    Personal dev: 9
    Leadership: Outstanding
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: 9