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New Silksworth Academy Infant Catchment Area

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

New Silksworth Academy Infant is a academy sponsor led primary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 2–7, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–7

Age range

206

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

New Silksworth Academy Infant Catchment Area Information

As an academy, New Silksworth Academy Infant sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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.

Find Sunderland catchment area documents →

New Silksworth Academy Infant — School Information

Full address
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 1AS
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–7 years
Free school meals
21.9% of pupils
DfE URN
143414

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Frequently Asked Questions — New Silksworth Academy Infant

Is New Silksworth Academy Infant oversubscribed?

New Silksworth Academy Infant is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for New Silksworth Academy Infant?

Admission to New Silksworth Academy Infant is managed by Sunderland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does New Silksworth Academy Infant cover?

New Silksworth Academy Infant is a primary school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 2–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for New Silksworth Academy Infant?

New Silksworth Academy Infant was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.