Harry Watts Academy
Free schools special · Ages 5–16 · Sunderland
Harry Watts Academy is a special school in Sunderland for ages 5–16 (free schools special). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 13 July 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Ramillies Road, Sunderland, SR5 5JA
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 5–16
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Sunderland
- Pupils on roll
- 187 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 50.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 13 July 2023
Strengths
- “Harry Watts Academy is a school of immense warmth and care.”
- “Leaders, staff and the trust have a limitless ambition for what pupils can achieve.”
- “This is more than just words or an optimistic vision.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 September 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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