Dubmire Primary
Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dubmire Primary is a primary school in Houghton le Spring for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 28th of 73 primary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2024, report published 5 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
Dubmire Primary sits proudly at the heart of the community. The school leaves no stone unturned in its support for pupils and their families. Parents and carers speak highly of the school and appreciate the support their children receive. The school has the highest of aspirations for all pupils' achievement, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). It provides an ambitious and engaging curriculum. Pupils are keen to learn in lessons. Over time, the vast majority of pupils achieve very well. Pupils show extremely positive attitudes to learning and are exceptionally well behaved. They are confident, courteous and extremely polite to adults and to each other. They routinely abide by the school's rules 'ready, respectful, safe'. They learn how to understand, and manage, their emotions. Pupils feel included. Bullying is extremely rare and pupils know that there are trusted adults who will address any concerns they raise. Pupils feel happy and are safe. Pupils engage with a rich curriculum. They enjoy a wealth of carefully considered wider opportunities, including support with careers. They relish taking on leadership responsibilities, such as being 'maths champions'. Pupils are prepared well for the next stage in their education.
What the school should improve
- In the early years, the quality of adults' interactions with children does not consistently match the high level seen elsewhere. Some opportunities for learning through play are missed. This means that some children may not learn everyday vocabulary as quickly as they would otherwise. The school should continue to develop staff to engage in high-quality interactions.
- Some pupils do not fully understand British values, particularly the importance of religious tolerance. This means that some pupils are not yet fully prepared to encounter people from different religious backgrounds.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
51 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
479 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Dubmire Primary
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlea Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Burnside Academy Inspires | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Newbottle Primary Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Bournmoor Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- AIM HIGH ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Emma Jarvis
- Phone
- 01915005958
- Address
- Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6HL
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 143524
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.