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New Penshaw Academy
Langdale Road, New Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7HY, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.5 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
138
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. The school serves a small community of 138 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment for families.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
White Other0.7%
Location
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54.87662, -1.49366 · DH4 7HY
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN139391
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.newpenshawacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is New Penshaw Academy rated by Ofsted?
New Penshaw Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2019.
Is New Penshaw Academy a good school?
New Penshaw Academy scores 24.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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