Valley Road Academy Catchment Area
Valley Road Academy is a academy converter primary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 360 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2–11
Age range
360
Pupils
420
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Valley Road Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Valley Road 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.
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 →Valley Road Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Corporation Road, Hendon, Sunderland, SR2 8PL
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 39.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144221
Other Primary Schools in Sunderland
If Valley Road Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.
Marsden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR6 7HJ
Barnes Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR4 7QF
Broadway Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR4 8NW
Grangetown Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR2 8PX
Fulwell Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR6 9EE
Grange Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR5 1EA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Valley Road Academy
Is Valley Road Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Valley Road Academy has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 360 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sunderland.
What is the admissions policy for Valley Road Academy? ▾
Admission to Valley Road 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 Valley Road Academy cover? ▾
Valley Road Academy is a primary 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 Valley Road Academy? ▾
Valley Road Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.