Open Special Mixed

Sunningdale School

Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, SR3 2PP
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Sunningdale School
Sunderland, SR3 2PP
139 Pupils
160 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
51.10% FSM %
90 Boys
49 Girls
About Sunningdale School

Sunningdale School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Sunderland, Sunderland, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 139 pupils on roll. School capacity: 160. Current headteacher: James Waller.

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 special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Houghton and Sunderland South
Ward St Chad's
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10018663
URN 108882
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Dunn Chair of Governors 01/11/2024 01/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Abernethy Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Charlotte Atwell Governor 01/11/2024 01/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Dunn Governor 24/11/2022 24/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rob Guest Governor 24/11/2022 24/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Lertas- Robinson Governor 01/11/2024 01/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Bob Makins Governor 24/11/2022 24/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Richardson Governor 01/01/2024 01/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Shaw Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Karl Sollis Governor 24/11/2022 24/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Waller Governor 01/01/2021 01/01/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunningdale School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Sunderland, Sunderland.
Sunningdale School has 139 pupils, with a capacity of 160.
Sunningdale School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Sunningdale School is Mr James Waller.
Sunningdale School is at Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, SR3 2PP, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sunningdale School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Waller
Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, SR3 2PP
01915280440
www.sunningdaleschool.com
Location
SR3 2PP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108882
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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