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Sandhill View Academy

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Sandhill View Academy

Grindon Lane, Thorney Close, Sunderland, SR3 4EN

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
760
Ages
11-16
FSM
51.1%
Attainment 8
38.5
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.2%
Basics 9-5
47.9%

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
11.1%
EBacc APS
3.07
EBacc 9-5
4.2%
EBacc 9-4
7.6%
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About Sandhill View Academy

Sandhill View Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.5. The school has around 760 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Grindon Lane, Sunderland, SR3 4EN | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2025 — 2024+ framework
  2. Sept 2021 — Good
  3. Mar 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sandhill View Academy

What is Sandhill View Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sandhill View Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Sandhill View Academy's latest exam results?
Sandhill View Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sandhill View Academy located?
Sandhill View Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland (SR3 4EN).
How many pupils attend Sandhill View Academy?
Sandhill View Academy has around 760 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sandhill View Academy with other schools?
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