Schools in Houghton le Spring, North East (2025)
20 schools · 6,238 students · 13 academy, 7 local authority · median Pupils on roll 249.
Houghton le Spring, in North East, has 20 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 6,238 students. By level there are 18 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 13 academy, 7 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Houghton le Spring's schools is 249, above the North East median of 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
20 of the 20 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Bernard Gilpin Primary School (85.8, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton (84.7, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and East Rainton Primary School (70.5, top 25% of primary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Kepier (1,131 students), Hetton Academy (681 students), Dubmire Primary (479 students).
Ranked schools in Houghton le Spring
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 186Bernard Gilpin Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Local authority Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 285St Michael's Catholic Primary School, HoughtonHoughton le Spring · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 371East Rainton Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 101 students
- 462Hetton AcademyHoughton le Spring · Academy Secondary51.8 Attainment 8 · 681 students
- 558Shiney Row Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 249 students
- 656Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, PenshawHoughton le Spring · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
- 755Newbottle Primary AcademyHoughton le Spring · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 437 students
- 850Bournmoor Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 66 students
- 950Barnwell AcademyHoughton le Spring · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 302 students
- 1049Dubmire PrimaryHoughton le Spring · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 479 students
- 1144West Rainton Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 148 students
- 1244Woodlea Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Academy Primary– · 197 students
- 1343Hetton Lyons Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 431 students
- 1438KepierHoughton le Spring · Academy Secondary43.6 Attainment 8 · 1,131 students
- 1538Eppleton Academy Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 1634Easington Lane Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 281 students
- 1725Hetton Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 1824New Penshaw AcademyHoughton le Spring · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 112 students
- 1922Burnside Academy InspiresHoughton le Spring · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
- 204Gillas Lane Primary AcademyHoughton le Spring · Academy Primary15% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 134 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernard Gilpin Primary School Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 85.8 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 2 | St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 84.7 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 3 | East Rainton Primary School Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 70.5 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 101 |
| 4 | Hetton Academy Houghton le Spring · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.4 Top 50% | 51.8 Attainment 8 | 681 |
| 5 | Shiney Row Primary School Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 58.3 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 249 |
| 6 | Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.3 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 291 |
| 7 | Newbottle Primary Academy Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.3 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 8 | Bournmoor Primary School Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 49.8 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66 |
| 9 | Barnwell Academy Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.6 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 302 |
| 10 | Dubmire Primary Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 479 |
| 11 | West Rainton Primary School Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 44.3 Lower 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 148 |
| 12 | Woodlea Primary School Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.5 Lower 50% | – | 197 |
| 13 | Hetton Lyons Primary School Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 431 |
| 14 | Kepier Houghton le Spring · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.1 Lower 50% | 43.6 Attainment 8 | 1,131 |
| 15 | Eppleton Academy Primary School Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.8 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 16 | Easington Lane Primary School Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 33.6 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 281 |
| 17 | Hetton Primary School Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 25.4 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 18 | New Penshaw Academy Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 23.8 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 112 |
| 19 | Burnside Academy Inspires Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 21.7 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 174 |
| 20 | Gillas Lane Primary Academy Houghton le Spring · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 3.7 Lower 50% | 15% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 134 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Houghton le Spring side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Houghton le Spring?
Bernard Gilpin Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Houghton le Spring with a Success Index (England) of 85.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Houghton le Spring?
Houghton le Spring has 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) educating 6,238 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Houghton le Spring?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Houghton le Spring is 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.