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Diamond Hall Junior Academy

Primary · Academy converter · Sunderland, SR4 6JF

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#5,974 of 15,057

Better than 60% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Diamond Hall Junior Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2014

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages7 to 11
Pupils320
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Fiona Hoare
TrustNORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Local authoritySunderland
Opened01 Oct 2017
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 143363.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolSunderlandEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%, better than England, similar to Sunderland66%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.9%, similar to England, similar to Sunderland11%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Sunderland106106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Sunderland105105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.108, better than England, better than Sunderland106105
Expected standard in reading80%, better than England, similar to Sunderland77%76%
Expected standard in writing84%, better than England, better than Sunderland75%73%
Expected standard in maths78%, similar to England, similar to Sunderland77%75%
Pupils taking tests69--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils320
Girls152
Boys168
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.43.4%
First language not English46.9%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.360
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.11.1%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.91
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.9
Average class size25.5

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
42.8%
African
16.6%
Bangladeshi
13.4%
Other Asian
6.9%
Indian
6.6%
Other ethnic group
5%
White and Asian
1.9%
Other White
1.6%
Other mixed
1.3%
Other Black
1.3%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher17.6
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.11.8
Teachers (FTE)18.2
Teaching assistants (FTE)9
Support staff (FTE)19.78
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2519
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2514
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/255

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolSunderlandEngland
Overall absence5.4%, similar to England, similar to Sunderland5.2%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.15.1%, similar to England, similar to Sunderland14.2%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.4%, similar to England, worse than Sunderland0.9%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate5.6%
Pupils with one or more suspensions1.9%
Permanent exclusion rate0.3%
Permanent exclusions1

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions about Diamond Hall Junior Academy

What is Diamond Hall Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?

Diamond Hall Junior Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 26 Nov 2014.

How does Diamond Hall Junior Academy rank in England?

Diamond Hall Junior Academy ranks 5,974 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 60% of schools).

What are Diamond Hall Junior Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 68% of pupils at Diamond Hall Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Diamond Hall Junior Academy?

Diamond Hall Junior Academy has 320 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of Diamond Hall Junior Academy?

Diamond Hall Junior Academy had 360 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Diamond Hall Junior Academy?

At Diamond Hall Junior Academy, the average class had 25.5 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.6 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Diamond Hall Junior Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at Diamond Hall Junior Academy missed 5.4% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 15.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.