Sunningdale School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sunningdale School
Address: Doxford Park Way
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR3 2PP
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01915 280440
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 2-11
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Waller
Capacity: 160
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 153 (61% boys & 39% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 55.5%

SEN Provisions

  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 108882
DfE Number: 394/7016
UKPRN: 10018663
UPRN: 45163050
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South (E14001295)
Electoral Ward: Farringdon & Silksworth (E05016376)

Easting & Northing: 437068E, 554948N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 53' 18.77" N 1° 25' 24.69" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVHQG+CH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Helen Abernethy - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Ms Charlotte Atwell - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Mr Peter Dunn - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mr Peter Dunn - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Mr Rob Guest - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mrs Jane Lertas- Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Mr Bob Makins - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mr Kevin Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mr Karl Sollis - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mr James Waller - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 January 2029.