The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nicholas Reeson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Durham Road, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKepier
Secondary · 477m away
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Nursery · 901m away
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Eppleton Academy Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Dubmire Primary
Primary · 1.9km away
Newbottle Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Hetton School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Hetton Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton take?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton is in Houghton le Spring, DH5 8NF, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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