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Burnside Academy Inspires

Goodgraded 22/10/2024Ages 3–11157 pupilsDoes not apply
Houghton le Spring, DH4 5HB
Sunderland

Burnside Academy Inspires is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Houghton le Spring, within the Sunderland local authority. The school has around 157 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/10/2024, Burnside Academy Inspires was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Houghton le Spring can view Burnside Academy Inspires's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Houghton le Spring (DH4 5HB), Burnside Academy Inspires 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.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence16.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals40.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.9%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-27%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in Houghton le SpringSee the full area report for DH4 5HB