St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 108849 • Houghton le Spring DH5 8NF
Overview
- Name
- St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 108849
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Madeleine Wilson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Durham Road, Houghton le Spring DH5 8NF
Summary
St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, serves a mixed-gender population of 209 pupils aged 4-11. Established in 1880, the school has a rich history and is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, which fosters collaboration with other schools in the Trust. The school's mission, "Learning together in faith and love, we shine as children of God," reflects its commitment to nurturing students' spiritual and personal development.
The curriculum at St Michael's is designed to promote academic excellence while instilling values aligned with British values and the Catholic ethos. The school provides a supportive environment, emphasizing well-being and community involvement through various initiatives, including charitable works and religious education. Parents are kept informed through regular newsletters and social media updates, ensuring they are engaged in their children's education.
With a capacity for 210 students, St Michael's maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The school actively encourages parental involvement and offers wrap-around care to support families. For any inquiries or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at St Michael's is designed to promote academic excellence while instilling values aligned with British values and the Catholic ethos. The school provides a supportive environment, emphasizing well-being and community involvement through various initiatives, including charitable works and religious education. Parents are kept informed through regular newsletters and social media updates, ensuring they are engaged in their children's education.
With a capacity for 210 students, St Michael's maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The school actively encourages parental involvement and offers wrap-around care to support families. For any inquiries or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school office directly.
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Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 209
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 112
- FSM %
- 4.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2019-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2007-10-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 209 | 97 | 112 | 210 | 4.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 209 | 97 | 112 | 210 | 4.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 209 | 97 | 112 | 210 | 4.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 209 | 97 | 112 | 210 | 4.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 209 | 97 | 112 | 210 | 4.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 209 | 97 | 112 | 210 | 4.80 |
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