Red House Academy

About Red House Academy

Red House Academy is an academy sponsor led in Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 445 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 January 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.8 (2025/26). 59.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sunderland →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

445 / 600 (74%)

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 January 2020

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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 3 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

Rutherglen Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 5LN

Phone

01915111930

Principal

Lee Tumelty

Website

https://rha.northerneducationtrust.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Red House Academy?

Red House Academy is an academy sponsor led in Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Red House Academy have?

Red House Academy has 445 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Red House Academy's Ofsted rating?

Red House Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 January 2020).

How does Red House Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Red House Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.8 in 2025/26.

Is Red House Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Red House Academy is part of NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Red House Academy?

Red House Academy is located at Rutherglen Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 5LN.