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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7JZ, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.0 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
308
Capacity
353
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also commendable, with 80% of parents recommending the school. However, only 6% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able students.
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Last inspected: 8 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (73 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
90%
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School has high expectations
85%
Behaviour is good
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other1.6%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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54.87177, -1.49768 · DH4 7JZ
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN147139
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 April 2025.
Is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw a good school?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw scores 57.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw?
Based on 73 Ofsted Parent View responses, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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