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Ryhope Infant School Academy Catchment Area

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

Ryhope Infant School Academy is a academy converter primary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 2–7, with 177 pupils, and a capacity of 195 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–7

Age range

177

Pupils

195

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2010

Ryhope Infant School Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Ryhope Infant School Academy 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: 91% 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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Ryhope Infant School Academy — School Information

Full address
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0RT
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–7 years
Free school meals
30.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140928

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Frequently Asked Questions — Ryhope Infant School Academy

Is Ryhope Infant School Academy oversubscribed?

Ryhope Infant School Academy is operating close to its capacity of 195 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ryhope Infant School Academy?

Admission to Ryhope Infant School Academy 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 Ryhope Infant School Academy cover?

Ryhope Infant School Academy 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 Ryhope Infant School Academy?

Ryhope Infant School Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.