The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 488
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- AIM HIGH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Emma Jarvis
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Dubmire Primary a selective school?
No. Dubmire Primary is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Dubmire Primary's Ofsted rating?
Dubmire Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dubmire Primary?
Dubmire Primary currently has 488 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dubmire Primary take?
Dubmire Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dubmire Primary?
Dubmire Primary is in Houghton le Spring, DH4 6HL, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dubmire Primary have a sixth form?
No, Dubmire Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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