New Penshaw Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Langdale Road, New Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7HYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

New Penshaw Academy is a primary school in Houghton le Spring for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 66th of 73 primary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 February 2019, report published 25 March 2019

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

24 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

112 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals38.4%

38.4%, 11.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.3%

6.3%, 15.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support27.7%

27.7%, 12.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near New Penshaw Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Barnwell Academy	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	63% met the expected standard
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw	0.4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	67% met the expected standard
Shiney Row Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
Fatfield Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	74% met the expected standard
Bournmoor Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	65% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Stephanie Johnson
Phone: 01913854298
Website: newpenshawacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Langdale Road, New Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7HY
Local authority: Sunderland
URN: 139391

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.