The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.6
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,144
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 36.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Colin Devlin (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Location
Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Primary · 477m away
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Nursery · 624m away
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Newbottle Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Dubmire Primary
Primary · 1.7km away
Eppleton Academy Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hetton School
Secondary · 2.6km away
Hetton Academy
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kepier a selective school?
No. Kepier is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kepier's Ofsted rating?
Kepier was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kepier?
Kepier currently has 1,144 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kepier take?
Kepier caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kepier?
Kepier is in Houghton le Spring, DH4 5BH, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kepier have a sixth form?
No, Kepier does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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