IRIS Learning Trust
About Us
Our trust was formed in June 2018, bringing together 2 schools. In April 2019 Teesville Primary joined us to make a trust of around 1000 pupils.
Valley Road Academy is situated in Hendon Sunderland. The school was a new building in 2002 as part of a regeneration project in the east end of Sunderland. The school serves a diverse community with families who have always lived in Hendon and families who find their way into the community around the world. Hendon retains a strong sense of community, unique identity and pride. In the past there was a high proportion of families who qualify for free school meals. In more recent times the school has attracted many more pupils from diverse backgrounds, cultures and countries. The school’s results on the point of conversion placed it consistently in the top 10% for progress in maths and writing and the top 20% for reading. Attainment in reading, writing and maths was above the national averages. Ofsted in February 2018 rated it good and potentially outstanding and it was reinspected as a good school in November 2022
Highfield Academy is situated on the Ford Estate in Sunderland. Newly built in 2006 as an amalgamation of Pallion and Havelock Primary schools. Ford Estate has its own unique identity, with many families remaining in the community for several generations. Like Valley Road community identity is strong with a great sense of pride in their heritage. There is a high proportion of families who qualify for free school meals. More recently the school has grown in size and has a more diverse population than in the past. The school’s results on the point of conversion were low in comparison to national averages. 2019 saw a significant improvement in attainment and progress across the whole school. Highfield's most recent achievements indicate a school with high expectations and excellent outcomes at Year 6 for all. It was inspected in October 2022 and was deemed a good school
Teesville Primary is an average sized school serving the communities of Teesville and its surrounding area in Redcar and Cleveland. The school has a reputation for caring for and nurturing its pupils. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child's journey, beginning with active engagement in Nursery. It was originally an Infants school and expanded to take in Key Stage pupils in 2012. With a new building, the new expanded primary school took up residence on the old Ravensworth Junior School site. Prior to conversion, in January 2019, the school retained its good judgement from Ofsted. It was reinspected in September 2023 and received a good judgement. Most recent outcomes at Teesville place it well above national averages for Reading, Writing and Maths.
Address:
IRIS Learning Trust
Valley Road Academy
Corporation Road
Hendon, Sunderland
SR2 8PL
Tel: 01915002999
CEO:
Debra Walker
Company Number: 10799237