Shiney Row Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Houghton le Spring, North East DH4 4QP · Sunderland
#312 of 811 primary schools in North East
#6209 of 15,697 nationally
About Shiney Row Primary School
Shiney Row Primary School is a local authority primary located in Houghton le Spring, in the Sunderland local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 249 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 58.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 312th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 249; capacity filled 79%.
There are 20 schools in Houghton le Spring; Shiney Row Primary School ranks 5th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)48.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Shiney Row Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 249
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 48.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Shiney Row Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Barnwell Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
302 students · 684 m away
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
291 students · 696 m away
New Penshaw Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
112 students · 1.1 km away
Newbottle Primary Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
437 students · 1.7 km away
Bournmoor Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
66 students · 1.9 km away
Burnside Academy Inspires
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
174 students · 2.4 km away
Woodlea Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students · 2.5 km away
Fatfield Academy
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
233 students · 2.6 km away
Dubmire Primary
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students · 2.6 km away
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,527 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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250 students
Valley View Primary School
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251 students
Westlea Primary School
Seaham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
West Cornforth Primary School
Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
251 students
Bill Quay Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
Mill Lane Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shiney Row Primary School a good school?
Shiney Row Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 58.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #312 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Shiney Row Primary School rank in North East?
Shiney Row Primary School ranks #312 of 811 primary schools in North East and #6209 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shiney Row Primary School?
Shiney Row Primary School had 249 students in 2025.
Is Shiney Row Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Shiney Row Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Shiney Row Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shiney Row Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.