Kepier
URN: 137262 • Houghton le Spring DH4 5BH
Overview
- Name
- Kepier
- URN
- 137262
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Colin Devlin (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01915128960
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring DH4 5BH
Summary
Kepier School, located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,144 pupils and a capacity of 1,210. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with 36.8% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to catering to diverse needs within the community.
The school prioritises the health and wellbeing of its students through its in-house catering service, led by Chef Manager Gary Herbert. With a focus on fresh, nutritionally balanced meals, Kepier School has earned the “Food for Life” Silver Award, highlighting its commitment to healthy eating practices. The daily free school meal allowance is set at £2.40, ensuring that all students have access to nutritious food.
Kepier School aims to foster a positive learning environment, encouraging academic achievement and personal growth. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students, preparing them for future success while promoting a strong sense of community and belonging. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at http://www.kepier.com.
The school prioritises the health and wellbeing of its students through its in-house catering service, led by Chef Manager Gary Herbert. With a focus on fresh, nutritionally balanced meals, Kepier School has earned the “Food for Life” Silver Award, highlighting its commitment to healthy eating practices. The daily free school meal allowance is set at £2.40, ensuring that all students have access to nutritious food.
Kepier School aims to foster a positive learning environment, encouraging academic achievement and personal growth. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students, preparing them for future success while promoting a strong sense of community and belonging. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at http://www.kepier.com.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- 4th Oct 2023 Delivering Better Value in SEND Together for Children are currently participating in a Department for Education (DfE)… (sen)
- Send Information Report (sen)
- Kepier SEND Policy (sen)
- SEN Information Report – Summer 2025 (sen)
- SEND Classroom (sen)
- SEND Support at Kepier (sen)
- All Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Houghton Kepier Sports College:A Foundation School (45.2)
- Hetton School (44.6)
- Hetton Academy (34.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1210
- Pupils
- 1144
- Boys
- 577
- Girls
- 567
- FSM %
- 36.80
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1144 | 577 | 567 | 1210 | 36.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1147 | 565 | 582 | 1210 | 35.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1082 | 538 | 544 | 1368 | 32.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1082 | 538 | 544 | 1368 | 32.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1065 | 555 | 510 | 1368 | 30.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1016 | 547 | 469 | 1368 | 26.20 |
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