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Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy is a academy converter primary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 318 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

318

Pupils

330

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy is managed by Sunderland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy — School Information

Full address
Marcross Drive, Moorside, Sunderland, SR3 2RE
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137831

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If Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy

Is Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy is operating close to its capacity of 330 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy?

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy cover?

Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy is a primary school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.