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Sandhill View Academy

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Sandhill View Academy

Grindon Lane, Thorney Close, Sunderland, SR3 4EN

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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38.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

38.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2338.546.4
2023/2440.646.4
2024/2538.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.730.00
2023/24-0.080.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Christ's College
1.01 km away · Free schools
Good
Thornhill Park School
1.12 km away · Other independent special school
Academy 360
1.38 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
City of Sunderland College
1.4 km away · Further education
Farringdon Community Academy
1.67 km away · Academy converter
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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 38 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.5. The school has around 760 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Sandhill View Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 38 responses): 92% of parents would recommend Sandhill View Academy.
What are Sandhill View Academy's latest exam results?
Sandhill View Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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