Primary school

East Boldon Junior School

Ofsted inspectors visited this primary school and gave this judgement

Teaching assistant and nursery nurse, Julie Smith, with some of the children at the school.

Retiring Julie going to miss children "immensely" after 42 years

Finlay Anderson and Pro-Chancellor of the University Sunderland Jeff Brown.

Jeff Brown presents degree to the student he inspired as a little boy

Fatfield Academy teacher and OPAL Lead Stacey Grotz with pupils Thea, Cohen, Mollie and Jake at the new school pond.

Academy with golf course and eco-pool one of best for outdoor learning

Children, parents, and teachers enjoyed the country and western themed fun day.

14 fab photos as school turned into the wild west on family fun day

Best school-age education project: Year Six Dividend - City Pay It Forward

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Pupils from Northern Saints CofE Academy supported three Sunderland based animal welfare charities.

'Superkind' children support three city animal welfare charities

Children and staff after being presented with their Platinum OPAL award.

School's prestigious award for outdoor play and learning provision

Barnes Infant Academy headteacher Sandra Bell and the school's pupils give a thumbs up to their Ofsted report.

Ofsted visited this primary school and gave the following verdict

The children's messages getting sent into space.

Is there anyone out there? - Children send messages into deep space

West Boldon Primary School are celebrating a successful Ofsted inspection under the regulator's new framework.

Primary school celebrates borough’s first new framework inspection

Busy Bees nurseries in Sunderland want to get more children reading

We're trying to get more children reading as levels hit new low

Dr Paul Holland, (right) who, with his wife Jenny, has generously funded a new safety and rescue boat for Derwent Hill

I loved Derwent Hill as a kid - now I've donated to its water fun

Primary school classroom - stock image.

17 hardest Sunderland primary schools to get into based on latest data

Across the county, these primary schools shone particularly brightly

The top 20 state primary schools across Tyne and Wear

Across the county, these primary schools shone particularly brightly

Tyne & Wear's top 20 state primary schools where pupils master skills
These schools have proven to be excellent options for local families 🏫
Amber Allott

Barnes Junior School headteacher Bryn Taylor visiting Panchshil School.

Primary school set to be first in city to visit India

Primary school children have been entertaining residents at local care homes with an array of Christmas carols.

Fab festive pics as pupils entertain care home residents with carols

Gill Mason, centre, with Kevin Ball and headteacher Lianne Peart.

Retiring school member of staff thrilled after visit from SAFC legend

Y6 pupils at St Cuthbert's Primary School, Sunderland

Primary school in Sunderland’s Faith in Action this Christmas

Members of the choir present the cheque to the school.

Choir sing their hearts out to raise money for primary school

Across the county, these primary schools shone particularly brightly

Tyne and Wear's top 20 state primary schools

The Department for Education has published its primary school places data for Sunderland schools.

The 17 Sunderland primary schools which are the hardest to get into

You can usually apply for your child's primary school place online, but you may want to attend open days or consider local options first

How to apply for your child's primary school place for next year

Much higher proportions of pupils met Government standards in some parts of the country than others

The council areas where the most children met school skills targets

Applications for primary school places open this month.

The key dates as applications set to open for primary school places

The two youngsters who tried to save the harvest of hay. Thomas Riding and his sister, Mary.

Sunderland teenagers: 1970s fire heroes
Let’s hear it for two Sunderland teenagers who became the heroes of a huge fire almost 50 years ago.
Chris Cordner

The Department for Education has published the persistent absence rates for the city's schools.

The 16 primary schools with the lowest rates of persistent absence

Anthony Douglas.

Pair jailed for raping and sexually abusing children

Children legally need to be in schooling by the age of five

What age children start school, and what to do if they're not ready

Proposed site for new replacement St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Ryhope

First step in huge plans to build and open new school in two years

First-choice primary school offer rates varied across the North East's different council areas

Where the most children get into top-pick primaries in the North East

These Tyne and Wear schools boast exceptionally low absence rates

The 17 Tyne and Wear primary schools with the lowest absence rates

Take a look around this £400,000 family home, in Cleadon.

I wish I could move into this £400,000 home just for the family room

St Mary's RC Primary School, Sunderland

Sunderland school eyes expansion with new classroom and toilets

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

A primary school has been awarded £150,000 to establish a new nursery

Sunderland schools are set to benefit from the first instalment of £11m of additional funding.

The schools set to benefit from first instalment of £11m windfall

It is important children feel they can come to their parents with questions, or to talk about what they're seeing or feeling

Six ways to talk to children about racism - as suspensions rise

These primary schools were among Sunderland's top performers last year

Sunderland's 11 top-performing state primary schools for 2025

This test can be make-or-break when it comes to getting into a grammar school, but preparing doesn't need to be stressful

Eight fun ways to prepare your child for the grammar school 11+ exam

From playing school at home to toilet training, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for Reception

How to get your child ready for Reception

Author Grant Slatter was having a great time with these pupils who were busy reading from his book about odd socks in 2005.

A mega cute look back at your children in Year 3 at Sunderland schools

Local councils, schools, and community groups are increasingly investing in repairs

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The enchanting cast of Snow White brings a splash of colour to the historic Newcastle Castle! Ready to spread festive cheer, the characters prepare to take the stage in this magical panto.

Star-Studded Press Launch Kicks Off Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Tyne ...

The days of the Nature Bus - a school highlight from 1974.

Remembering the Nature Bus as we hop back to 1974

You had so much praise for all these Wearside teachers - and many more.

Sunderland teachers you said you loved the most

Pupils across England return to school next week (Photo by Adobe Stock)

10 essential back-to-school items as Amazon slashes prices

Nineteen scenes from Wearside schools spanning from 1970 to 1979.

19 things you might remember if you went to school in the 1970s

England's primary schools are ranked based on one key measure (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing primary schools are ranked

Children from Hasting Hill Academy, Town End Academy, and Bexhill Academy at the WISE Olympics.

City's children bring home medals and memories from their own Olympics

Leonie Murray, Seaham & District PSFA's Player of the Season.

Leonie makes history as first girl to become 'Player of the Season'

What a day at East Rainton Primary School in 2009.

Murder mystery memories from a special day at East Rainton Primary

Abdul Jilani. Picture issued by Northumbria Police.

BMW man drove at parking attendant giving him ticket outside school

9 Thorney Close scenes from the Echo archives and they include lots of VIP visitors.

Nine pictures of happy times at Thorney Close Primary School

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