How many pupils does Christ's College have?

Christ's College has 778 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Christ's College's Ofsted rating?

Christ's College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).

How does Christ's College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Christ's College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.8 in 2025/26.

How does Christ's College perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Christ's College met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Christ's College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Christ's College is part of EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION.

Where is Christ's College?

Christ's College is located at Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 8PG.

Christ's College

Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 8PG

Good

Inspected 17 October 2023

Good

Ofsted

40.8

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

4–18

Ages

778

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Christ's College

Christ's College is a free school in Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 778 pupils on roll. It is part of EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.8 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sunderland →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 4–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 778 / 860 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 October 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

34.9%

Free school meals

7.4%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

14.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.8

Attainment 8

85 pupils

41.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

56.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

83%

Sustained destination

74%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.3%

Overall absence

25.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

39.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

19.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

11.35

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.1 vs 2023/24

£47,297

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,334 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -2 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,250

Spend per pupil

£7,232

Income per pupil

59%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 8PG
Phone: 01915344444
Principal: Julie Normanton
Website: http://www.christscollege.org.uk/

Academy Trust

EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Christ's College?: Christ's College is a free school in Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 4–18.
How many pupils does Christ's College have?: Christ's College has 778 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Christ's College's Ofsted rating?: Christ's College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).
How does Christ's College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Christ's College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.8 in 2025/26.
How does Christ's College perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Christ's College met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Christ's College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Christ's College is part of EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION.
Where is Christ's College?: Christ's College is located at Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 8PG.