How many pupils does South Hylton Primary Academy have?

South Hylton Primary Academy has 266 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of South Hylton Primary Academy?

The headteacher of South Hylton Primary Academy is Christopher Mitchinson.

What type of school is South Hylton Primary Academy?

South Hylton Primary Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is South Hylton Primary Academy in?

South Hylton Primary Academy is in the Sunderland local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

South Hylton Primary Academy

Union Street, South Hylton, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 0LS

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 15 September 2021). Last inspected 2 December 2025.

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266

Pupils

36.1%

Free school meals

1 July 2017

Opened

About this school

South Hylton Primary Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The school has 266 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 15 September 2021). Last inspected 2 December 2025. The Headteacher is Christopher Mitchinson. The school is administered by Sunderland local authority. It belongs to THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST. It opened in 1 July 2017.

School details

Headteacher: Christopher Mitchinson
Trust: THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Local authority: Sunderland
Gender: Mixed
URN: 144447

Contact

01915634180 admin@southhylton.org.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at South Hylton Primary Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Sunderland). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

69%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

14%

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →