- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
48 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 302
- Pupils per teacher
- 31.0
Schools in DH4
A postcode district in Sunderland
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: DH4 is a postcode district in Sunderland with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1611 primary · 2 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All DH4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DH4
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in DH4
11 in DH4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
24 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 197
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.8
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
66 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 479
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Top Secondary Schools in DH4
2 in DH4, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
285 first choices, 257 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 1,131
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in DH4
4 in DH4, highest Ofsted grade first
Barnwell Academy
Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 7RT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Chilton Meadows Nursery
Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6LX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dubmire Daycare
Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6HL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in DH4
1 in DH4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Poplars
Houghton le Spring, DH4 7AP · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 4
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in DH4
1 in DH4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Poplars
Houghton le Spring, DH4 7AP · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 4
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DH4, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good10
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in DH4 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every DH4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DH4 has 16 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in DH4
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about DH4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DH4?
DH4 has 16 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DH4?
The highest-ranked schools in DH4 on Eduscope are Barnwell Academy, Woodlea Primary School, Dubmire Primary. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in DH4?
There is 1 independent school in DH4, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in DH4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in DH4 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.