Eppleton Academy Primary School
Houghton le Spring, DH5 9AJ · Sunderland · primary school
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54th 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 — 4.9/10 against 2,314 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eppleton Academy Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Book Club, learn swimming, and sing in the school choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are the specific entry criteria for the next academic year? How is the swimming curriculum structured throughout the year?
What Ofsted said about Eppleton Academy Primary School
Overview
Eppleton Academy Primary School is described as a "friendly and supportive place" where pupils enjoy "warm and positive relationships" with staff. The school maintains high expectations, with pupils making a "particularly strong start" in early reading and mathematics, though consistency in reading varies as they progress.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, being "polite and well-mannered" and managing their conduct with "very little adult intervention."
- The "personal development curriculum is a particular strength," fostering an inclusive culture where pupils appreciate differences and state, "in our school, there are no outsiders."
- Staff provide "timely and effective support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, promptly identifying barriers to learning.
- Governors are effective, possessing the "right skills to challenge and support the school" while ensuring parents are "very well-represented."
- Pupils benefit from a "rich and broad curriculum" and numerous enrichment opportunities, including sports, choir, and leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure "consistency in the teaching of reading in key stages 1 and 2" so pupils develop greater fluency, as current end-of-key-stage-2 results are insufficient.
- Leaders should refine the wider curriculum to clearly identify and regularly check the "most essential knowledge and skills" in subjects where this is currently lacking.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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