The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- EPPLETON ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Laura Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGillas Lane Primary Academy
Primary · 857m away
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Primary · 1.4km away
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Hetton School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Hetton Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Hetton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Kepier
Secondary · 1.7km away
Hetton Lyons Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Eppleton Academy Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eppleton Academy Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eppleton Academy Primary School?
Eppleton Academy Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eppleton Academy Primary School take?
Eppleton Academy Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eppleton Academy Primary School?
Eppleton Academy Primary School is in Houghton le Spring, DH5 9AJ, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eppleton Academy Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Eppleton Academy Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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