Harry Watts Academy is a not applicable school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Harry Watts Academy currently has around 175 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 78.9% boys and 21.1% girls. Around 51.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ramillies Road, Sunderland, SR5 5JA |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01915623003 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Sunderland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Louise Hindmarch |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147841 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 160 |
| Number of Pupils: | 175 |
| Number of Boys: | 138 |
| Number of Girls: | 37 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.00% | 154 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.90% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 4 |
| African | 1.70% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School Rotherham Road , Red House SR5 5QL | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Harland Church of England Aided Primary School Ramillies Road , Red House SR5 5JA | - not rated | 94 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downhill Primary School Killarney Square , SR5 4AY | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House Primary School Rotherham Road , SR5 5QL | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Saints Church of England Academy Rotherham Road , SR5 5QL | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Rotherham Road , SR5 5QL | - not rated | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red House Academy Rutherglen Road , Red House Estate SR5 5LN | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Red House School Rutherglen Road , SR5 5LN | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy Cartwright Road , SR5 3DX | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School A Specialist Business and Enterprise College Cartwright Road , Hylton Castle SR5 3DX | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Bridge Academy Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplewood School Redcar Road , SR5 5PA | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlegreen Community School Craigshaw Road , Hylton Castle SR5 3NF | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.