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Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy

Marcross Drive, Moorside, Sunderland, SR3 2RE

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Sunderland where 97% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Church of England

Pupils

318

Ages

3-11

FSM

8.1%

Capacity

330

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

97.0%

Writing

97.0%

Maths

97.0%

RWM Combined

97.0%

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About Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy is a primary school in Sunderland, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 105 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 97% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 318 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Marcross Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2RE | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Outstanding
Jan 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: Benedict Biscop Church of England Aided Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy

What is Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 105 responses): 95% of parents would recommend Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy.

What are Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy's latest exam results?

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy: KS2 2024/25: 97% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy located?

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy is a primary school in Sunderland, Sunderland (SR3 2RE).

How many pupils attend Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy?

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy has around 318 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy with other schools?

View Benedict Biscop Church of England 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.