East Rainton Primary School
URN: 108794 • Houghton le Spring DH5 9RA
Overview
- Name
- East Rainton Primary School
- URN
- 108794
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Toole (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915536505
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Road, Houghton le Spring DH5 9RA
Summary
East Rainton Primary School, located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, is a community school that caters to 112 pupils, with a capacity of 136. The school promotes a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to reach their potential. The staff are committed to fostering a sense of safety and value, helping students develop respect for others and a love for learning.
The curriculum at East Rainton Primary School is designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Through a structured history programme, pupils explore significant events and figures, enhancing their understanding of local and global contexts. The school employs the Kapow Primary’s History scheme, which is adapted to incorporate local history, ensuring that children appreciate their community's heritage.
East Rainton Primary School values strong partnerships with families and the wider community. The school actively encourages parental involvement, exemplified by regular PTA meetings and events that foster collaboration and support for school initiatives. This community-oriented approach enhances the educational experience, contributing to the development of well-rounded citizens.
The curriculum at East Rainton Primary School is designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Through a structured history programme, pupils explore significant events and figures, enhancing their understanding of local and global contexts. The school employs the Kapow Primary’s History scheme, which is adapted to incorporate local history, ensuring that children appreciate their community's heritage.
East Rainton Primary School values strong partnerships with families and the wider community. The school actively encourages parental involvement, exemplified by regular PTA meetings and events that foster collaboration and support for school initiatives. This community-oriented approach enhances the educational experience, contributing to the development of well-rounded citizens.
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Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 136
- Pupils
- 112
- Boys
- 62
- Girls
- 50
- FSM %
- 26.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 112 | 62 | 50 | 136 | 26.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 65 | 56 | 136 | 29.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 123 | 60 | 63 | 136 | 38.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 123 | 60 | 63 | 136 | 38.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 125 | 59 | 66 | 136 | 31.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 116 | 50 | 66 | 136 | 23.20 |
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