The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 308
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Garbutt (Headteacher)
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
Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarnwell Academy
Primary · Very close
New Penshaw Primary School
Primary · 598m away
New Penshaw Academy
Primary · 598m away
The Poplars
Independent · 1.1km away
Fatfield Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Bournmoor Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Secondary · 2.3km away
Newbottle Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw currently has 308 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw take?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is in Houghton le Spring, DH4 7JZ, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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