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New Penshaw Academy

Houghton le Spring, DH4 7HY · Sunderland · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2019 Mixed Primary
OfstedGood
Pupils138
FSM43.8%
KS2 expected58%

Catchment / designated area

Explicit: council abolished the catchment system in 2003 in favour of a primary-to-secondary 'cluster' system plus pure distance; 'does not operate a catchment area system.'

Source: Sunderland admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2019-02-12)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Barnwell Academy 0.3 mi · Primary · Outstanding Houghton le Spring, DH4 7RT Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw 0.4 mi · Primary · Requires improvement Houghton le Spring, DH4 7JZ Shiney Row Primary School 0.7 mi · Primary · Good Houghton le Spring, DH4 4QP Fatfield Academy 1.1 mi · Primary · Good Washington, NE38 8RB Bournmoor Primary School 1.6 mi · Primary · Good Houghton le Spring, DH4 6HF John F Kennedy Primary School 1.7 mi · Primary · Good Washington, NE38 7AR

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Sunderland admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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