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Kepier
Goodgraded 09/03/2022Ages 11–161,144 pupilsNone
Kepier is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Houghton le Spring, within the Sunderland local authority. The school has around 1,144 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/03/2022, Kepier was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.9 and 43% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Houghton le Spring can view Kepier's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 09/03/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 843.6
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake37.8%
Free school meals37.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language1.3%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.9%
Attendance89.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Houghton le Spring
All schools in Houghton le Spring →St Michael's Catholic Primary School, HoughtonGood · 0.3 miBernard Gilpin Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miBurnside Academy InspiresGood · 0.5 miHoughton Le Spring Nursery SchoolGood · 0.4 miNewbottle Primary AcademyGood · 0.9 miGillas Lane Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
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