Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Paul's CofE Primary School

Waterworks Road, Sunderland, SR2 0LW
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Sunderland, SR2 0LW
316 Pupils
330 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
13.60% FSM %
154 Boys
162 Girls
About St Paul's CofE Primary School

St Paul's CofE 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 Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 316 pupils on roll. School capacity: 330. Current headteacher: Lisa Quinn-Briton.

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 controlled 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 Ryhope
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075786
URN 108836
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Revd David Chadwick Chair of Governors 01/09/2021 31/08/2031 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Victoria Cooper Governor 19/03/2024 18/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Helen Glancy Governor 26/06/2024 25/06/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Carol Graham Governor 11/11/2024 10/11/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Chris Harris Governor 22/05/2024 21/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Kate Hunter Governor 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Salim Jaljula Governor 16/06/2023 15/06/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Lindsey Leonard Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Quinn-Briton Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Morgan Sullivan Governor 16/01/2024 15/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Kevin Thomas Governor 14/03/2023 13/03/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
0.36 km • Sunderland
Other
Ryhope Junior School
0.65 km • Sunderland
Other
Ryhope Infant School Academy
0.65 km • Sunderland
Other
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
1.57 km • Sunderland
Other
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
2.06 km • Sunderland
Other
New Silksworth Academy Infant
2.15 km • Sunderland
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sunderland, Sunderland.
St Paul's CofE Primary School has 316 pupils, with a capacity of 330.
St Paul's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Paul's CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Paul's CofE Primary School is Mrs Lisa Quinn-Briton.
St Paul's CofE Primary School is at Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0LW, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at St Paul's CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Paul's CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Quinn-Briton
Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0LW
01915210055
www.stpaulsryhope.co.uk/
Location
SR2 0LW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108836
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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