Northern Saints Church of England Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Northern Saints Church of England Academy
Address: Rotherham Road
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR5 5QL
Telephone Number: 01919 171685
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust
Sponsor: Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Rachel Heaney
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 423 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 58.9%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 149524
DfE Number: 394/2006
UKPRN: 10091678
UPRN: 45088585
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Washington and Gateshead South (E14001567)
Electoral Ward: Redhouse (E05016388)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)

Easting & Northing: 436629E, 558962N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 55' 28.73" N 1° 25' 47.49" W
Plus Code: 9C6WWHFC+V3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hylton Red House Nursery School (0.2km)
  2. Harry Watts Academy (0.7km)
  3. Red House Academy (0.8km)
  4. Willow Wood Community Primary School (0.8km)
  5. English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland (0.9km)
  6. Castle View Enterprise Academy (1.2km)
  7. Castletown Primary School (1.4km)
  8. St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland (1.6km)
  9. Trinity Academy New Bridge (1.6km)
  10. Hylton Castle Primary School (1.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Rev Jennifer Bradshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Heather Broderick - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 February 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel Broughton - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 April 2029.
  • Miss Rachel Heaney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Emma Maxfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr John Usher - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2030.
  • Mrs Jo Warner - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 November 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
  • Mrs Eileen Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 17 October 2029.