Northern Saints Church of England Academy

About Northern Saints Church of England Academy

Northern Saints Church of England Academy is an academy converter in Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 455 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 58.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sunderland →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

455 / 630 (72%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Rotherham Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 5QL

Phone

01919171685

Head Teacher

Rachel Heaney

Website

www.nsprimary.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Northern Saints Church of England Academy?

Northern Saints Church of England Academy is an academy converter in Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Northern Saints Church of England Academy have?

Northern Saints Church of England Academy has 455 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Northern Saints Church of England Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Northern Saints Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Northern Saints Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Northern Saints Church of England Academy is part of DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Northern Saints Church of England Academy?

Northern Saints Church of England Academy is located at Rotherham Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 5QL.