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Highfield Academy

Academy converter · Sunderland · SR4 0DA

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

443

Local authority

Sunderland

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Sunderland, Sunderland, 443 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 49.9%.

Open schools in Sunderland
81
Primary schools in Sunderland
50
Academies among open schools in Sunderland
59% (48)
Open schools in SR4
16
Primary in SR4
12
Open schools in Sunderland LA
125
Primary in Sunderland LA
81

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144219

Location

Address
Fordfield Road, Ford Estate
Postcode
SR4 0DA
Town
Sunderland
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Sunderland

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
443
Boys / girls
223 / 220
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
443 / 420 (105%)
Free school meals
49.9%
FSM pupils
190
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: IRIS LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
IRIS LEARNING TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01915537655
Website
highfieldprimary.org.uk

Official links