The short version
Primary.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Head
- Mrs Joanne West (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Location
Houghton le Spring, DH4 7HY
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Penshaw Academy
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 ages does New Penshaw Primary School take?
New Penshaw Primary School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is New Penshaw Primary School?
New Penshaw Primary School is in Houghton le Spring, DH4 7HY. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Penshaw Primary School have a sixth form?
No, New Penshaw Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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