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Hylton Castle Primary School

Caithness Road, Sunderland, SR5 3RE
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Hylton Castle Primary School
Sunderland, SR5 3RE
232 Pupils
240 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
46.30% FSM %
130 Boys
102 Girls
About Hylton Castle Primary School

Hylton Castle Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Sunderland, Sunderland, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 232 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Lisa Wood.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Washington and Gateshead South
Ward Castle
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10068927
URN 108832
Data Last Updated 12-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Caroline Comer Chair of Governors 22/05/2024 21/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Lisa Briton Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 09/10/2025 — N/A
Mrs Ashleigh Bolden Governor 19/11/2022 18/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Councillor Alison Chisnall Governor 14/07/2022 13/07/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Julie Clark Governor 14/07/2022 13/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Doris MacKnight Governor 05/05/2022 04/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Suzie Mason Governor 17/10/2023 16/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Stephen Matthews Governor 30/01/2025 29/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Matthews Governor 16/03/2025 15/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Karen Raisbeck Governor 09/07/2021 08/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Denise Wilson Governor 01/07/2021 30/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hylton Castle Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sunderland, Sunderland.
Hylton Castle Primary School has 232 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
Hylton Castle Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Hylton Castle Primary School is Mrs Lisa Wood.
Hylton Castle Primary School is at Caithness Road, Hylton Castle, Sunderland, SR5 3RE, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Hylton Castle Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hylton Castle Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Wood
Caithness Road, Hylton Castle, Sunderland, SR5 3RE
01915623299
www.hyltoncastleprimary.org.uk
Location
SR5 3RE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108832
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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