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Eppleton Academy Primary School
Ages 3–11212 pupilsDoes not apply
Eppleton Academy Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Houghton le Spring, within the Sunderland local authority. The school has around 212 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Houghton le Spring can view Eppleton Academy Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Houghton le Spring (DH5 9AJ), Eppleton Academy Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-10%
Expected standard (RWM)-10%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)4%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake29.3%
Free school meals29.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language5.3%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.1%
Attendance95.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Houghton le Spring
All schools in Houghton le Spring →Gillas Lane Primary AcademyGood · 0.5 miHetton Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miHetton Lyons Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miHetton Academy1.0 miHetton Lyons Nursery SchoolGood · 1.2 miHoughton Le Spring Nursery SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
See the full area report for DH5 9AJ →