Best Catholic Schools in Houghton le Spring
2 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Houghton le Spring, 8.0% of schools are Roman Catholic, which is above the national average of 3.7%, with 2 Catholic schools available.
- These schools have a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 10.1%, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and serve 508 pupils.
- Of the 2 inspected Catholic schools in Houghton le Spring, 50.0% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Good and 0 Outstanding ratings, and 1 school rated Requires Improvement.
- The Catholic schools in Houghton le Spring have a pupil-teacher ratio of 23.54, and 71.8% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 8.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 25 catholic schools in Houghton le Spring, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Houghton le Spring | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 72% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.12 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 9% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 23.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,821 | £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.