Best Primary Schools in Houghton le Spring
16 primary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 16 primary schools in Houghton le Spring, accounting for 64.0% of all primary schools in the area, with a total of 4,118 pupils.
- In Houghton le Spring, 92.3% of primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 schools rated Outstanding and 10 rated Good out of 13 inspected.
- Primary schools in Houghton le Spring have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.37, with 30.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 16.1% having special educational needs.
- At KS2, 68.8% of pupils in Houghton le Spring primary schools meet the expected standard, with a persistent absence rate of 14.9% and spending per pupil of £6,918.
Barnwell Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7RT
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected87%
Absence4.1%
Pupils302
P/T Ratio29.9
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8DA
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence3.5%
Pupils417
P/T Ratio21.1
The Poplars
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7AP
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils4
P/T Ratio–
Hetton Lyons Primary School
Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0AH
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence6.1%
Pupils431
P/T Ratio24.2
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Dubmire Primary
Ofsted
Good
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6HL
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence5.2%
Pupils479
P/T Ratio22.4
Hetton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9ND
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence6.8%
Pupils206
P/T Ratio15.6
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8EH
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence6.8%
Pupils134
P/T Ratio17.4
Easington Lane Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0JT
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence7.4%
Pupils281
P/T Ratio17.8
Burnside Academy Inspires
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5HB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected56%
Absence5.9%
Pupils174
P/T Ratio23.8
New Penshaw Academy
Ofsted
Good
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7HY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence9.1%
Pupils112
P/T Ratio15.8
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Newbottle Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4EE
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence5.7%
Pupils437
P/T Ratio21.1
East Rainton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9RA
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence4.3%
Pupils101
P/T Ratio18.0
Eppleton Academy Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9AJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence4.9%
Pupils208
P/T Ratio20.0
Shiney Row Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4QP
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence8.1%
Pupils249
P/T Ratio15.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 16 primary schools in Houghton le Spring, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Houghton le Spring | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 69% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,918 | £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.