Best Schools for Teaching Quality in Sunderland
The top 25 schools in Sunderland, ranked by the quality of teaching and academic support, based on verified reviews from real parents.
As of September 2026, the highest parent-rated school for Teaching Quality in Sunderland is Highfield Academy (5.0/5 for Teaching Quality). 25 schools in Sunderland have enough parent reviews to be ranked.
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Highfield Academy
primary •5.0★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Hill View Infant Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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North View Academy
special •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Whitburn Village Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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East Herrington Primary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Hill View Junior Academy
primary •4.6★ overall •4 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Endeavour SR
special •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Dame Dorothy Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Northern Saints Church of England Academy
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Farringdon Community Academy
secondary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Plains Farm Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Trinity Academy New Bridge
special •4.3★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Town End Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Bexhill Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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New Silksworth Academy Infant
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Consilium Evolve
secondary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Valley Road Academy
primary •4.5★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Hopespring Sunderland
primary •4.4★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Farringdon Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.3Teaching Quality -
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.3Teaching Quality
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Frequently asked questions
Which school in Sunderland is rated best for Teaching Quality?
Highfield Academy currently has the highest parent rating for Teaching Quality among schools in Sunderland on SchoolBrowse.
How are these Teaching Quality rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on verified parent reviews scoring each school on the quality of teaching and academic support. Only schools with at least one published review are included.