The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 157
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 45.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs L Kelly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Burnside Academy Inspires?
Burnside Academy Inspires currently has 157 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnside Academy Inspires take?
Burnside Academy Inspires caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burnside Academy Inspires?
Burnside Academy Inspires is in Houghton le Spring, DH4 5HB, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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