How many pupils does Gillas Lane Primary Academy have?

Gillas Lane Primary Academy has 143 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Gillas Lane Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

15% of pupils at Gillas Lane Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Gillas Lane Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Gillas Lane Primary Academy is part of AIM HIGH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Gillas Lane Primary Academy?

Gillas Lane Primary Academy is located at Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 8EH.

Gillas Lane Primary Academy

Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 8EH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

15%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

143

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Gillas Lane Primary Academy

Gillas Lane Primary Academy is an academy converter in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 143 pupils on roll. It is part of AIM HIGH ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 15% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 53.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sunderland →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 143 / 150 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

53.7%

Free school meals

3.7%

EAL

SEN support

23.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

15%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.6%

Overall absence

30.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

7.59

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

17.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

2.59

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£42,844

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↓ −£3,921 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,015

Spend per pupil

£8,311

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 8EH
Phone: 01915005956
Headteacher: Kay Straughan
Website: www.gillaslaneprimaryschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

AIM HIGH ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gillas Lane Primary Academy?: Gillas Lane Primary Academy is an academy converter in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Gillas Lane Primary Academy have?: Gillas Lane Primary Academy has 143 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Gillas Lane Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 15% of pupils at Gillas Lane Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Gillas Lane Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Gillas Lane Primary Academy is part of AIM HIGH ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Gillas Lane Primary Academy?: Gillas Lane Primary Academy is located at Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 8EH.

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