How many pupils does Kepier have?

Kepier has 1,144 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kepier's Ofsted rating?

Kepier was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 March 2022).

How does Kepier perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Kepier achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.3 in 2025/26.

Is Kepier part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kepier is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST.

Kepier is located at Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 5BH.

Kepier

Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 5BH

Good

Inspected 9 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

46.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,144

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Kepier

Kepier is an academy converter in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,144 pupils on roll. It is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 March 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.3 (2025/26). 37.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sunderland →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,144 / 1,210 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 9 March 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

37.8%

Free school meals

1.3%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

17.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

46.3

Attainment 8

204 pupils

46.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

63.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

77%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.0%

Overall absence

28.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

69.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.4 vs 2023/24

16.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

11.3

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

£48,361

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,338 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.

£7,915

Spend per pupil

£8,320

Income per pupil

54%

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: Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 5BH
Phone: 01915128960
Principal: Colin Devlin
Website: http://www.kepier.com

Academy Trust

EDEN LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kepier?: Kepier is an academy converter in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Kepier have?: Kepier has 1,144 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Kepier's Ofsted rating?: Kepier was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 March 2022).
How does Kepier perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Kepier achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.3 in 2025/26.
Is Kepier part of an academy trust?: Yes — Kepier is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Kepier?: Kepier is located at Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 5BH.

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