How many pupils does Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw have?

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw has 308 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw part of an academy trust?

Yes — Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw

Station Road, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 7JZ

Not rated

Inspected 8 April 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

308

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is an academy converter in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 308 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.1% 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: 308 / 353 (87%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 April 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

12.7%

Free school meals

2.1%

EAL

1.3%

SEN support

10.1%

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)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.8%

Overall absence

6.3%

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.

13.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

22.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

6.7

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.7 vs 2023/24

£45,217

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,673 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.

£6,491

Spend per pupil

£6,735

Income per pupil

49%

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: Station Road, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 7JZ
Phone: 01913854545
Headteacher: Claire Garbutt
Website: ourladyqueenofpeacepenshaw.bwcet.com

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw?: Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is an academy converter in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw have?: Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw has 308 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw part of an academy trust?: Yes — Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw?: Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is located at Station Road, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 7JZ.

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