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OpenSecondaryURN 139184

Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Academy converter · Sunderland · SR2 0SX

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

738

Local authority

Sunderland

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo 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 (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Sunderland, Sunderland, 738 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 34.3%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Sunderland
81
Secondary schools in Sunderland
11
Academies among open schools in Sunderland
59% (48)
Open schools in SR2
19
Secondary in SR2
5
Open schools in Sunderland LA
125
Secondary in Sunderland LA
16

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in SunderlandNear SR2

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
139184

Location

Address
Tunstall Bank
Postcode
SR2 0SX
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
738
Boys / girls
371 / 367
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
738 / 900 (82%)
Free school meals
34.3%
FSM pupils
253
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: NORTHERN LIGHTS LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
NORTHERN LIGHTS LEARNING TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01915239745
Website
http://www.venerablebede.co.uk/

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