St Aidan's Catholic Academy
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Attainment 8 of 51.2 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 51.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 73%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.37
- Confidence interval:
- [0.13, 0.62]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 123 | 51.2 | — | 73.2% | 72.4% | 4.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 153 | 51.5 | +0.37 | 69.3% | 76.5% | 4.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 127 | 53.1 | +0.28 | 74.0% | 69.0% | 4.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 138 | 57.5 | +0.45 | 83.0% | 86.0% | 5.3 |
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School information
| URN | 139538 |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Anne-Marie Whitten |
| Trust | BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SR2 7HJ |
| Latest pupils | 123 |
| FSM eligible | 19.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Willowbank Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HJ
http://www.staidanscatholicacademy.co.uk/1915200333| DfE number | 4607 |
| UKPRN | 10041038 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 25 Mar 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |