Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 108851 • Houghton le Spring DH4 7JZ
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 108851
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Barbara Reilly-O'Donnell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Station Road, Houghton le Spring DH4 7JZ
Summary
Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, serves a mixed-gender population of 336 pupils, with a capacity for 350. As part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where each child can flourish in their unique learning journey. The ethos is rooted in Catholic values, encouraging students to develop their individual gifts while contributing positively to their community.
The curriculum at Our Lady Queen of Peace is designed to provide a strong academic foundation, alongside the development of essential life skills such as creativity, resilience, and problem-solving. The school places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of children, ensuring they are well-prepared for future educational challenges.
In addition to academic support, the school actively engages with parents and the wider community through regular communication, newsletters, and events. This commitment to partnership enhances the educational experience and fosters a sense of belonging among families.
The curriculum at Our Lady Queen of Peace is designed to provide a strong academic foundation, alongside the development of essential life skills such as creativity, resilience, and problem-solving. The school places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of children, ensuring they are well-prepared for future educational challenges.
In addition to academic support, the school actively engages with parents and the wider community through regular communication, newsletters, and events. This commitment to partnership enhances the educational experience and fosters a sense of belonging among families.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bernard Gilpin Primary School (75.8)
- St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (74.9)
- Newbottle Primary Academy (68.2)
- Barnwell Academy (66.6)
- Hetton Lyons Primary School (66.0)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 336
- Boys
- 170
- Girls
- 166
- FSM %
- 6.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2019-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2006-12-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 336 | 170 | 166 | 350 | 6.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 336 | 170 | 166 | 350 | 6.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 336 | 170 | 166 | 350 | 6.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 336 | 170 | 166 | 350 | 6.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 336 | 170 | 166 | 350 | 6.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 336 | 170 | 166 | 350 | 6.30 |
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