The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 138
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 43.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Johnson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Langdale Road, New Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Penshaw Primary School
Primary · Very close
Barnwell Academy
Primary · 455m away
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Primary · 598m away
The Poplars
Independent · 1.2km away
Fatfield Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Secondary · 2.1km away
Columbia Grange School
Special school · 2.2km away
Biddick Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is New Penshaw Academy's Ofsted rating?
New Penshaw Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Penshaw Academy?
New Penshaw Academy currently has 138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Penshaw Academy take?
New Penshaw Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is New Penshaw Academy?
New Penshaw Academy is in Houghton le Spring, DH4 7HY, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Penshaw Academy have a sixth form?
No, New Penshaw Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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