Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw

A requires improvement academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw.

Houghton Le Spring, DH47JZ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
18 May 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Station Road
Penshaw
Houghton Le Spring, DH47JZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147139
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7JZ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
353 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
319
Free School Meals
11.3% (36 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.1 (9.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 106.0
2024 105.0 106.0

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Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
35
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
319 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Created to flourish in God's image"

Develop spirituality Act with justice, respect and dignity Foster a sense of vocation Promote educational excellence Form high aspirations Celebrate community Support exceptional leadership

Catholic ethos with Christ at the centre of the community

Head Teacher's Message

As Headteacher, I believe that every child has the potential to achieve greatness and feel privileged to be able to play a part in shaping their unique learning journey. The school is a happy, safe and stimulating learning environment where personality, talents and interests are nurtured and developed to the full; a place where children can contribute and make a positive difference.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

CAFOD Club Mini Vinnies

Facilities

Centre for Teaching Emmaus Village Centre for Teaching (Centre for Teaching)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and Tea Time Club

Admissions Criteria

PAN 45 for reception; Applications online on the Local Authority Family Portal (Sunderland City Council); In-year applications welcome; Nursery applications after a child’s second birthday; Admissions policy formally adopted by the governing body as the Admissions Authority.

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