St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School — Primary School in Sunderland

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St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

Sunderland, SR6 9QU

321 Pupils

315 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

7.10% FSM %

154 Boys

167 Girls

About St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided 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 Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 321 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Andrea Goodwin.

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	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Sunderland
Region	North East
Administrative District	Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency	Sunderland Central
Ward	St Peter's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10074428
URN	108837
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (1)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Yvonne Gray	Chair of Governors	25/10/2024	25/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?

St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sunderland, Sunderland.

How many pupils does St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School have?

St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School has 321 pupils, with a capacity of 315.

What is the age range at St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?

St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School a faith school?

Yes, St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The Headteacher at St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is Mrs Andrea Goodwin.

Where is St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School located?

St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is at Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR6 9QU, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.

Does St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School currently open?

St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Andrea Goodwin

Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR6 9QU

01915492020

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 108837

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026