The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 47.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mr Neil Houghton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rear South View, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4QP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Shiney Row Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shiney Row Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shiney Row Primary School?
Shiney Row Primary School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shiney Row Primary School take?
Shiney Row Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shiney Row Primary School?
Shiney Row Primary School is in Houghton le Spring, DH4 4QP, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shiney Row Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shiney Row Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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