Diamond Hall Junior Academy is a primary school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Diamond Hall Junior Academy currently has around 323 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.6%. african pupils make up about 20.1% , followed by bangladeshi at 12.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Well Street, Sunderland, SR4 6JF |
| Website: | www.diamondhalljuniors.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01915630975 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sunderland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Fiona Hoare |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143363 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 323 |
| Number of Boys: | 170 |
| Number of Girls: | 153 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.60% | 144 |
| African | 20.10% | 65 |
| Bangladeshi | 12.70% | 41 |
| Indian | 6.80% | 22 |
| Other Asian | 6.50% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.20% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Community Nursery School Bell Street , SR4 6JR | - not rated | 135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Nursery School Swan Street , SR5 1EA | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cork Street Nursery Centre Cork Street , SR1 2AN | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hall Junior School Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy Well Street , Millfield SR4 6JF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant School Well Street , SR4 6JF | - not rated | 94 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy Well Street , SR4 6JF | - not rated | 94 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Rutland Street , SR4 6HY | 3out of 4 | 98 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Girls' School Thornhill Terrace , SR2 7JN | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Academy Thornholme Road , SR2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede School Durham Road , SR3 4AH | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwearmouth College Swan Street , SR5 1EB | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Link School Pallion Waverley Terrace , Pallion SR4 6TA | - not rated | 717 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sunderland 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building , City Campus, Chester Road SR1 3SD | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonstall School The Croft , Thornholme Road SR2 7JS | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Anthony's Montessori School Tustall Road , SR2 7JR | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle House School 19-20 Thornhill Park , SR2 7LA | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.