Christ's College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Christ's College
Address: Pennywell Road
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR4 8PG
Telephone Number: 01915 344444
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 4-18)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Emmanuel Schools Foundation
Sponsor: Emmanuel Schools Foundation

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Julie Normanton
Capacity: 860
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 796 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.9%

Location and administration

URN: 138567
DfE Number: 394/6010
UKPRN: 10038572
UPRN: 45091822
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South (E14001295)
Electoral Ward: Pennywell & South Hylton (E05016386)

Easting & Northing: 436236E, 555833N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 53' 47.61" N 1° 26' 10.98" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVHW7+JC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr John Michael D'Silva - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 December 2029.
  • Ms Susan Dimmock - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 November 2027.
  • Ms Anneline Dowell - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 November 2027.
  • Mr Steve Grant - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 September 2030.
  • Ms Eve Hedley - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Ms Lucy Pearson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2027.