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New Penshaw Academy

Langdale Road, New Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7HY

3Schola Grade
Year groups
Nursery–Year 6
Primary
Pupils
112
On roll
Ages
3–11
Capacity 240
Local authority
Sunderland
Inspire Multi Academy Trust

Schola Grade 3

GCSE-style grade (9–1) · compared with 13,602 state-funded primary schools in England · How we grade
Key stage 2 tests58% met the expected standard in reading, writing & maths
33rdpercentile
Disadvantaged pupils56% of disadvantaged pupils met the expected standard
64thpercentile
Attendance23% of pupils persistently absent
8thpercentile

Percentiles compare this school with other state-funded primary schools in England; the line marks the middle. Data: key stage 2 tests, GCSE results (Attainment 8) and persistent absence, 2024/25 (Department for Education).

About New Penshaw Academy

New Penshaw Academy is a primary academy in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, for pupils aged 3–11 (Nursery–Year 6). It is part of Inspire Multi Academy Trust.

It has 112 pupils on roll and room for 240. Its Schola Grade is 3 on the GCSE-style 9–1 scale, compared with 13,602 state-funded primary schools in England.

Location & nearby schools

Langdale Road, New Penshaw
Houghton le Spring DH4 7HY
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School details

Type
Academy · What this means
Level
Primary
Year groups
Nursery–Year 6
Ages
3–11
Official type
Academy sponsor led
Pupils on roll
112
Capacity
240 pupils
Free school meals
40.60% of pupils eligible
Academy trust
Inspire Multi Academy Trust
Local authority
Sunderland
Nation
England
URN
139391

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