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Sunningdale School
Sunderland·Not applicable·North East·Community special school·SR3 2PP
URN: 108882
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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed
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Pupil progress
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Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sunderland for local comparison.
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Compare with Sunningdale SchoolSchool information
| URN | 108882 |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Community special school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher James Waller |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SR3 2PP |
| Pupils | 139 |
| FSM eligible | 51.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2PP
www.sunningdaleschool.com1915280440| DfE number | 7016 |
| UKPRN | 10018663 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 26 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |