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Red House Academy

Rutherglen Road, Red House Estate, Sunderland, SR5 5LN

A Good-rated secondary school in Sunderland.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
445
Ages
11-16
FSM
55.7%
Attainment 8
44.7
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.1%
Basics 9-5
50.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
41.0%
EBacc APS
3.92
EBacc 9-5
16.7%
EBacc 9-4
29.5%
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About Red House Academy

Red House Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 28 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. The school has around 445 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rutherglen Road, Sunderland, SR5 5LN | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Red House Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — Good
  3. Jan 2018 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Red House Academy

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Frequently asked questions about Red House Academy

What is Red House Academy's Ofsted rating?
Red House Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Red House Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 28 responses): 89% of parents would recommend Red House Academy.
What are Red House Academy's latest exam results?
Red House Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Red House Academy located?
Red House Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland (SR5 5LN).
How many pupils attend Red House Academy?
Red House Academy has around 445 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Red House Academy with other schools?
View Red House Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sunderland.