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Ryhope Infant School Academy

Academy converter · Sunderland · SR2 0RT

Ages 2–7 · 172 pupils · Sunderland

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

5.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-01-16

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.4%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.4%
Enrolments in measure
72

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill67%

172 pupils · 255 places

Pupils on roll
172
Boys / girls
93 / 79
School capacity
255
Capacity fill
172 / 255 (67%)
Free school meals
31.9%
FSM pupils
37
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: RYHOPE INFANT SCHOOL ACADEMY
Academy trust
RYHOPE INFANT SCHOOL ACADEMY
Headteacher
Mrs Tammy Allen

Location

Address
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope
Postcode
SR2 0RT
Town
Sunderland
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Sunderland
District
Sunderland
Constituency
Sunderland Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2–7, in Sunderland, Sunderland, 172 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 31.9%.

Open schools in Sunderland
81
Primary schools in Sunderland
50
Academies among open schools in Sunderland
59% (48)
Open schools in SR2
19
Primary in SR2
9
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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  • Ryhope Junior School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Sunderland · SR2 0RT · Sunderland

    Ages 7–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence5.3%

    0.0 miles away

  • St Paul's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Sunderland · SR2 0LW · Sunderland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence5.4%

    0.4 miles away

  • Hill View Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Sunderland · SR2 9JJ · Sunderland

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence5.6%

    1.0 miles away

  • Hill View Junior Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Sunderland · SR2 9HE · Sunderland

    Ages 7–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence5.2%

    1.1 miles away

  • New Silksworth Academy Infant

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Sunderland · SR3 1AS · Sunderland

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence6.0%

    1.1 miles away

  • New Silksworth Academy Junior

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Sunderland · SR3 1AS · Sunderland

    Ages 7–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.9%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Tammy Allen
Telephone
01919171910
Website
www.ryhopeinfantschool.org.uk/

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