Eppleton Academy Primary School
URN: 138213 • Houghton le Spring DH5 9AJ
Overview
- Name
- Eppleton Academy Primary School
- URN
- 138213
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EPPLETON ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Jackson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915170006
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Road, Houghton le Spring DH5 9AJ
Summary
Eppleton Academy Primary School, located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, is a mixed academy with a current enrollment of 212 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can develop high aspirations and a love for learning. The ethos of the academy centres around the vision of aiming high, enjoying learning, and embracing challenges, which is integrated into the curriculum and daily activities.
The school places significant emphasis on building strong partnerships with parents and the community, welcoming feedback to enhance the educational experience for all students. Eppleton Academy also offers free nursery places for children aged two and above, ensuring a supportive start to their educational journey.
In addition to a comprehensive curriculum, the school prioritises the well-being of its students through various initiatives and support services. Parents can stay informed about school events and updates through the school's website and social media channels.
The school places significant emphasis on building strong partnerships with parents and the community, welcoming feedback to enhance the educational experience for all students. Eppleton Academy also offers free nursery places for children aged two and above, ensuring a supportive start to their educational journey.
In addition to a comprehensive curriculum, the school prioritises the well-being of its students through various initiatives and support services. Parents can stay informed about school events and updates through the school's website and social media channels.
Useful links
- The Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- pdf (calendar)
- pdf (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Headteachers Welcome (other)
- Our School (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EPPLETON ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 212
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 118
- FSM %
- 31.80
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 212 | 94 | 118 | 210 | 31.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 209 | 99 | 110 | 210 | 33.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 201 | 103 | 98 | 210 | 30.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 201 | 103 | 98 | 210 | 30.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 189 | 96 | 93 | 210 | 25.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 181 | 89 | 92 | 210 | 22.50 |
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