Easington Lane Primary School
Houghton le Spring, DH5 0JT · Sunderland · primary school
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51st of 73 primary schools in Sunderland we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 1,307 of them, against 4.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Easington Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 281 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Easington Lane Primary School
Overview
Easington Lane Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in strong achievement and positive behaviour. The curriculum is well-designed to build knowledge and foster respect, with particular strength in religious education and community engagement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" to ensure pupils build knowledge from nursery to Year 6, meeting the needs of all learners.
- Religious education is "ambitious," helping pupils develop empathy and understand different world views through in-depth study.
- Staff support pupils effectively, with leaders who "go the extra mile" for professional development and well-being.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of activities, including educational visits and roles such as ‘Mini Police,’ which help them "gain confidence."
- Assessment is used effectively to identify gaps in knowledge, particularly in mathematics where "memory joggers" aid fluency.
Areas to improve
- Ensure pupils practise reading from books that are "accurately matched to the sounds and words they know" to support early readers.
- Provide a "structured approach to develop pupils’ skills in problem-solving" in mathematics, as some older pupils lack the detailed knowledge to tackle problems independently.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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