Newbottle Primary Academy
URN: 140584 • Houghton le Spring DH4 4EE
Overview
- Name
- Newbottle Primary Academy
- URN
- 140584
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- AIM HIGH ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- C Shield (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915005957
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Houghton Road, Houghton le Spring DH4 4EE
Summary
Newbottle Primary Academy, located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, is a mixed primary school catering to children aged 3 to 11. As an academy converter, it has been part of the Aim High Academy Trust since February 2014, which focuses on providing tailored educational solutions to enhance student outcomes. The school has a current enrolment of 443 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420, and serves a diverse community with 13.9% of students eligible for free school meals.
The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, promoting both academic and personal development. Key initiatives include support for mental health and wellbeing, as well as opportunities for extracurricular activities such as music tuition and outdoor learning through Forest School. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, ensuring that all pupils can achieve their full potential.
Newbottle Primary Academy places a strong emphasis on community engagement and values, aiming to inspire students to aim high and believe in themselves. The school actively collaborates with parents and local stakeholders to create a supportive educational environment, preparing children for future success.
The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, promoting both academic and personal development. Key initiatives include support for mental health and wellbeing, as well as opportunities for extracurricular activities such as music tuition and outdoor learning through Forest School. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, ensuring that all pupils can achieve their full potential.
Newbottle Primary Academy places a strong emphasis on community engagement and values, aiming to inspire students to aim high and believe in themselves. The school actively collaborates with parents and local stakeholders to create a supportive educational environment, preparing children for future success.
Useful links
- http://www.aimhighacademytrust.co.uk/ (other)
- Administer Site (other)
- PGCE School-Based (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- AIM HIGH ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 443
- Boys
- 220
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- 2014-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 443 | 220 | 223 | 420 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 456 | 236 | 220 | 420 | 15.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 477 | 257 | 220 | 420 | 15.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 477 | 257 | 220 | 420 | 15.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 466 | 261 | 205 | 420 | 15.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 481 | 267 | 214 | 420 | 11.20 |
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