The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 112
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mr Michael Churchill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9RA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is East Rainton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
East Rainton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend East Rainton Primary School?
East Rainton Primary School currently has 112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Rainton Primary School take?
East Rainton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Rainton Primary School?
East Rainton Primary School is in Houghton le Spring, DH5 9RA, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Rainton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, East Rainton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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