Sandhill View Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Sandhill View Academy
Address: Grindon Lane, Thorney Close
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR3 4EN
Telephone Number: 01915 949992

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Aspire North East Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Aspire North East Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jill Dodd
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 743 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 54%

Location and administration

URN: 141986
DfE Number: 394/4001
UKPRN: 10049502
UPRN: 45128669
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South (E14001295)
Electoral Ward: Grindon & Thorney Close (E05016379)

Easting & Northing: 436708E, 554940N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 53' 18.6" N 1° 25' 44.9" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVHQC+C8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Sunningdale School (0.4km)
  2. The Link School (0.4km)
  3. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland (0.5km)
  4. Thorney Close Primary School (0.5km)
  5. Broadway Junior School (0.7km)
  6. Hasting Hill Academy (0.9km)
  7. Christ's College (1.0km)
  8. Thornhill Park School (1.1km)
  9. Grindon Infant School (1.2km)
  10. Farringdon Academy (1.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Dr Steven Anderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Sara Barwick - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2021.
  • Mrs Stephanie Bates - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Ms Rona Crockatt - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mrs Jill Dodd - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Michelle Driskel - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 15 February 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Ekasa - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 15 February 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Greener - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 February 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 15 February 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Greener - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 February 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 15 February 2026.
  • Mrs Louise McCombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 13 December 2026.
  • Mr Michael Roper - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Mrs Alice Rowell - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 June 2026.
  • Mrs Kathleen Walton - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2026.