Best Schools in Houghton le Spring
4 schools in Houghton le Spring
Key Facts
- Houghton le Spring has 4 schools, with 75.0% being primary schools, indicating a predominantly primary education sector in the area.
- Primary schools in Houghton le Spring outperform the national average, with 71.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2 compared to 61.0% nationally.
- There are no secondary school Ofsted ratings provided, however in Houghton le Spring's primary schools, 100.0% are rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- In Houghton le Spring's primary schools, the pupil-teacher ratio is 17.71, with £7,657 spent per pupil, and 37.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, highlighting a relatively high level of support for disadvantaged pupils.
Top Nurseries in Houghton le Spring
1 nurseries in Houghton le Spring
Top Primary Schools in Houghton le Spring
3 primary schools in Houghton le Spring
Frequently Asked Questions
Houghton le Spring has 4 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Houghton le Spring | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 71% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 24% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,657 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.