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Sunningdale School Catchment Area

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

Sunningdale School is a community special not applicable school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 139 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

139

Pupils

160

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

Sunningdale School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sunningdale School?

The catchment area for Sunningdale School is the geographic zone Sunderland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Sunningdale School is set by Sunderland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Sunningdale School: 160 places, 87% filled: places available

Sunningdale School has a published admission number of 160 places. 139 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 160 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 51.1% of pupils at Sunningdale School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Sunderland.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Sunderland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Sunderland school admissions →

Sunningdale School: School Information

Full address
Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, SR3 2PP
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
51.1% of pupils
DfE URN
108882

Other Not applicable Schools in Sunderland

If Sunningdale School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Sunningdale School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sunningdale School

What is the catchment area for Sunningdale School?

The catchment area for Sunningdale School is the geographic zone Sunderland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sunningdale School oversubscribed?

Sunningdale School has a capacity of 160 places and currently has 139 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sunderland.

What is the admissions policy for Sunningdale School?

Admission to Sunningdale School 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 Sunningdale School cover?

Sunningdale School is a not applicable school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sunningdale School?

Sunningdale School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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