Sunnyside Academy is a primary school in Middlesbrough, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Sunnyside Academy currently has around 272 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 44.1% 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 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 27 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.6%).
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: | Manor Farm Way, Middlesbrough, TS8 0RJ |
| Website: | www.sunnyside.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01642596422 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Middlesbrough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julie Sutton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140503 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 272 |
| Number of Boys: | 147 |
| Number of Girls: | 125 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.60% | 241 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 8 |
| Other White | 2.20% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 4 |
| Irish | 1.10% | 3 |
| African | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Primary School Manor Farm Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0RJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Academy Manor Farm Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's RC Primary School Avalon Court , Hemlington TS8 9HU | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's RC Primary School Avalon Court , Hemlington TS8 9HU | - not rated | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Viewley Hill Junior School Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL | - not rated | 871 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's Academy Stainton Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0GA | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulby Newham School Manor Farm Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0RJ | - not rated | 658 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newlands Catholic School FCJ Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Special Academy Sandy Flatts Lane , TS5 7YN | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3PT | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Farm School Stainton Way , TS8 9DF | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.