New Penshaw Academy
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 June 2024
This inclusive school strives to make all pupils feel welcomed as valued members of the school community. The school is determined to help all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve well. Leaders successfully use visitors to school and external visits to enrich the curriculum. Pupils enjoy learning because teachers make it interesting and relevant. The school places pupils' well-being as a priority. There is a culture of mutual respect. Pupils know that staff care for them. They trust staff to help them if they have any worries. The school responds to pupils' needs effectively. Pupils are happy in this nurturing school. Pupils know what bullying is. The school deals with any behavioural incidents swiftly and effectively. This helps pupils to stay safe and secure. Pupils' behaviour is delightful. Pupils move around the building sensibly. They are proud to show off their 'fantastic walking'. Pupils behave well in lessons, concentrating on their learning. They demonstrate positive attitudes to their education and are motivated to succeed. The school has designed a curriculum to enable pupils to have 'success for today and be prepared for tomorrow.' Pupils take pride in the leadership roles that they have, such as eco-warriors. Pupils are keen to make a positive difference to the school and community.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, opportunities for pupils to revisit, connect and embed prior learning are inconsistent. This means, at times, some pupils do not learn and remember as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff are well-trained so that they can implement the curriculum effectively allowing pupils to recap and make connections to prior learning.
- A high proportion of disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND are absent from school too often. This means that some pupils miss out on learning important knowledge in the curriculum. This is restricting some pupils from achieving well. The school should continue to work with families to ensure that pupils' attendance improves.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
112 pupils on roll, with places for 240
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
- 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.