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New Silksworth Academy Junior
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 1AS
New Silksworth Academy Junior is an academy. It has about 210 boys and girls aged between 7 and 11. In June 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance and Representation.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: About average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is poor. Progress in writing is poor.
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is poor and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
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