- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
63 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 417
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Schools in DH5
A postcode district in Sunderland
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: DH5 is a postcode district in Sunderland with 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries168 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All DH5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DH5
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 DH5
8 in DH5, best first
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Houghton le Spring, DH5 8NF · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
24 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 193
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
12 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 101
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Top Secondary Schools in DH5
1 in DH5, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results above the England average.
131 first choices, 160 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 681
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Nurseries in DH5
7 in DH5, highest Ofsted grade first
Hetton Lyons Nursery School
Houghton le Spring, DH5 0AH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Houghton Community Nursery School
Houghton le Spring, DH5 8AE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Houghton le Spring, DH5 8AE · State · Nursery · Ages 3 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 142
- Pupils per teacher
- 33.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DH5, 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.
- Outstanding5
- Good5
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
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 DH5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DH5 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 DH5
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 DH5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DH5?
DH5 has 16 schools, including 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DH5?
The highest-ranked schools in DH5 on Eduscope are Bernard Gilpin Primary School, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton, East Rainton Primary School. 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 do I choose the right school in DH5?
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 DH5 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.