A good academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton.
Overall school rating
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023 | 101.0 | 105.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+5.0 per year)
Up 5.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Learning together in faith and love, we shine as children of God"
The Catholic faith and Gospel Values drive our desire to educate children in a safe and nurturing environment, where all feel valued and are encouraged to try their best.
Headteacher welcomes visitors, noting the school is located in Houghton-le-Spring and housed in a modern building opened in 2000 for up to 210 children aged 4–11. The Catholic faith and Gospel Values guide education in a safe, nurturing environment. The school offers a broad curriculum with extra-curricular activities spanning sport, music and the creative arts, and lives by the mission: “Learning together in faith and love, we shine as children of God.”
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PAN for reception has been set at 30 pupils. Admissions are online through the Sunderland City Council Family Portal. In-year applications are welcome for all year groups. Policies and documents relating to admissions are on the Policies page.
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